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About this Role

Key responsibilities for the role include:

  • Financial Reporting and Accounting

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Financial Management & Operations

    The successful candidate will:

  • Have 5 GCSE's at grade A*-C (or equivalent including Maths and English

  • Have an Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA etc)

  • Have a commitment to personal development

    What we offer:

  • A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust

  • An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students

  • A generous contributory pension scheme

  • Eyecare vouchers

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room

  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice on a variety of matters

  • Term time free access to the on-site David Lloyd Leisure Centre (during fixed times)

    Key Application Dates:

  • Shortlisting Date: 10th & 11th March 2025

  • First stage Online Interview Date (via MS Teams): Monday 17th March 2025

  • Second Stage in person Interview Date: Friday 21st March 2025 at Nonsuch High School for Girls

  • Start Date: 1st May 2025

    Our commitment:

    The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

    As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

    Financial Controller

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