School Accountant
ST CEDD'S SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
Chelmsford
Full-time
178a New London Road Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AR www.stcedds.org.uk Charity No: 310865 School Accountant St Cedd’s School is seeking to appoint a School Accountant to join our dedicated administrative team in this highly successful 3-11 co-educational IAPS preparatory school based in the centre of Chelmsford. The School Accountant supports the Bursar and is primarily responsible for the smooth running of the School’s financial processes. The successful candidate will be a professional accountant, part qualified or qualified by experience with knowledge of the full range of financial functions, including budgeting, management accounts, statutory accounts, nominal ledger work and VAT accounting. We are looking for an individual who is highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and multitask on a daily basis. Good IT skills are essential, particularly with the use of Microsoft packages. This is a varied role and training will be provided where needed. For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description. Hours: 30 hours per week for 52 weeks per annum, over 4 or 5 days a week. Some flexibility on working hours to be agreed. Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications Flexible/Hybrid Working Ongoing Training and Development 50% Staff Discount on School Fees Pension contribution matched up to 7% of salary Free lunch and refreshments provided to all staff during term time Free onsite parking Regular staff events and wellbeing activities Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year including bank holidays. Term: Permanent Post commences: As soon as possible subject to satisfactory completion of relevant checks. Interview: To be arranged with the candidate ‘Vacancies’ section of our School website A full application pack (www.stcedds.org.uk), by contacting the Head’s PA via email (alatham@stcedds.org.uk) or by telephone on 01245 392810. Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Matthew Clarke. is available from the As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. All employees of St Cedd’s School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.