accountant York, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant or an experienced school business manager who has strong financial and accounting skills. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team you will be providing financial management support for a range of schools as part of our traded service. The role offers a wide and exciting remit, requiring flexibility which may include attending termly evening school governor meetings.
We are looking for a dedicated professional who is approachable, tactful, and able to adopt an innovative approach to solving problems and assisting schools to make effective use of limited resources. You will have excellent analytical skills, quickly able to spot errors and interpret complex financial information accurately. The role means you will be supporting others to understand finance, though the provision of help desk support, guidance notes and in school training.
You will be proficient using Microsoft or Google applications with excellent spreadsheet skills, and ideally have experience implementing finance systems and supporting others to use new finance systems. You will need good keyboard and desktop navigation skills, along with experience using remote technology.
The role involves travelling from West Offices to schools and between schools, with the opportunity to work some time from home. You should hold a full driving licence and be able to attend school meetings in rural villages which may take place early morning or in the evenings. As we provide a traded service for schools, annual leave is predominately taken during the school holidays.
We are open to receiving applications from candidates with transferable skills who can demonstrate a real commitment for providing financial support for schools.
The school business support team is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 and as such any shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
In return we can offer you an opportunity to join a supportive, committed and professional school finance and business support team and a rewarding career where you can see that the outcomes of your work impact positively on children’s education.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Jean Lewis (School Business Support Manager) at [email protected], or call 01904 551645
Closing date: Sunday 30 July 2023 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Friday 11 August 2023
