Job Description

We are recruiting an Accountant to play a key role in supporting the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Finance Director (FD) in overseeing central finance operations for Shaw Education Trust, which includes 31 schools. You will manage the day-to-day activities of the central finance support partner and finance assistant, ensuring all financial processes are efficient, accurate, and delivered on time.

In this role, you will collaborate with teams across the Trust to ensure financial procedures align with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook and the Trust's Financial Scheme of Delegation. You will support schools in developing strategies to manage financial risk, ensure compliance, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information and reporting across the Trust.

Key responsibilities include preparing monthly financial reports, contributing to the production of annual financial statements, and completing a range of statutory and internal financial returns. This is a pivotal role that requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Working hours: 37 hours a week, full time, all year - 9am - 5pm (Negotiable)

Start date: 1st February 2025

Location: SET Head Office located at Kidsgrove Secondary School site

G10 SCP 40 - 44, 45,029 - 49,282

Join Shaw Education Trust - Support, Teach, Lead... Make the Remarkable Happen

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff) Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays) Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being. Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands. Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we're committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you'll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person--whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve--our "precious cargo." We are proud to "exactly like nothing else" and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.

If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.

Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.

Together, let's make the remarkable happen.

Safeguarding Statement:

Shaw Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy

https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information

This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust's commitment to safer recruitment.

An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the CRB, is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.

Shaw Education Trust

is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications.

Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,029.00-49,282.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person