Job Description

Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers. With an enticing and highly aspirational culture, Rossall School is offering opportunities for exceptional educators and professionals to join our supremely talented, inspiring, and compassionate team, contributing to the growth and success of our hard-working, ambitious, and delightful pupils while actively engaging with the wider school community.

The

School Accountant

plays a key role in supporting the financial health and operational accuracy of the school, its commercial enterprise and Trusts. This role combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on approach to financial administration, internal reporting and project management. The School Accountant will also deputise for the Financial Controller, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer, as needed.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Compliance for the School and Commercial Enterprise Accounting and VAT Finance Projects and Systems Operations and Administration Survey and Data Returns
You may be required to undertake other tasks and duties that commensurate with the grade and nature of the role and/or in the reasonable discretion of the School.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

ACA, ACCA, CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified (or equivalent experience). Strong technical accounting knowledge, including preparation of statutory accounts and VAT compliance. Hands-on experience with financial schedules and internal financial reporting. Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with finance systems. Organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable

Experience in the independent school sector, charity accounting, or education finance. Familiarity with accounting systems used in schools (e.g. WCBS Pass). Experience managing or supporting finance projects, external audits, and statutory returns. Effective communicator, comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance colleagues. Committed to safeguarding and child protection
The position is full time, all year round (

term time only plus 4 weeks will be considered

). The salary will be within the range of 35,000 to 40,000 (full time equivalent) depending on experience and qualifications.

Further details of the post, including full benefits of service, can be found on the website www.rossall.org.uk

At Rossall we provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our culture. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and vision statements, and long term plans for the future.

To apply, please complete the application form available on the School website. Your referees should include your current or most recent employer and your application should clearly outline your suitability for the role with reference to the and Person Specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 1st October 2025

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted.

The School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/policies/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent experience) (required)
Work Location: In person