The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
Reporting to the Finance Director the Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities for c£22m turnover business
Accounting
- Management of the small accounting team including AP ledgers including 1 Clerk
- Build and review financial framework for internal controls.
- Setting up and regular review of financial control processes, policies and procedures (SOPs)
- Payroll Analysis and Reporting.
- Treasury Management.
- Management and development of all finance systems and processes.
Management Reporting
- Lead the monthly production of Management Accounts, reporting on P&L, cashflow and balance sheet working closely with the FBP and Director of Finance.
- Monthly balance sheet recs and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Production and monitoring of financial KPI’s and Financial dashboard.
- Cash-flow forecast, monitoring and reporting.
- Reporting and management of restricted funds.
Audit and Compliance
- Support with the preparation & submission of all financial returns to HMRC, Companies House.
- Support the Director of Finance and auditors in preparing year-end accounts (Statutory reporting) & Audit and regulatory requirements.
You will be;
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified.
- Experience of month end close and financial control.
- Ability to explain complex information to non-finance colleagues.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel and ability to pick up and develop new finance systems quickly.
- Experience of producing accurate finance data while working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines.
- A flexible, pro-active approach and be comfortable working within a small team.
- An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
Benefits;
Hybrid working 4 at home, 1 in the office, excellent pension scheme, 30 days holiday + stats