Required as soon as possible
Ref: SCH-PAT-0252
Salary: Grade 11, Scale Range 36 – 39 (£42,503 - £45,495 per annum)
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase Multi Academy Trust compromising of eight schools, six primary schools and two 11-16 secondary schools, all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. It is a thriving trust that has been on a sustained journey of improvement in recent years and is ambitious to improve further, positively impacting more lives.
The Trust Management Accountant role sits as part of our Trust central team. We are looking for a qualified accountant with experience of managing the delivery of a professional, proactive and effective financial service.
The successful candidate will:
- Take ownership of month end processes and reporting to ensure that the central finance operation underpins the running of high-quality schools.
- Ensure that the Trust maintains proper accounts and records to ensure that regularity and propriety are achieved to the high standards expected from a public body.
- Be fully in tune and excited with the direction of the Trust, with a recognition that formally aligned systems, polices and processes across our schools will drive standards for the young people of Pontefract.
- Be strategic-minded and decisive with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Joining Pontefract Academies Trust at this point in time is an exciting opportunity. The Trust is well positioned to grow its family of schools with a strategic plan that sets out its priorities for the next three years. We wish to appoint people that understand and believe in our guiding principles and values. If successful, you will be joining the Trust at an exciting time to help.
To apply for this role, please submit your application online via our Face-Ed system, and include a covering letter that fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification before the closing date of Monday 23rd January 2023 at 10:00am. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 26th January 2023; however, this is subject to change.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to safeguarding all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.