Financial Accountant

Financial AccountantSalary: £41,050 per annumContract: Full Time, 37.5 hours per weekWorking Hours: 08:30 - 16:30Location: Central Services Team (Hybrid/Office-based) Head office based in SheffieldAbout the OrganisationReed Education are working with a well-established multi-academy trust committed to providing exceptional educational experiences for children and young people across a family of academies. Guided by high standards, strong governance, and a commitment to inclusion, the Trust works collaboratively to remove barriers to success and ensure every learner can thrive.The RoleThe trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join their Central Finance Team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take the lead on financial accounting across the Trust, providing expert advice and robust financial reporting to support effective decision-making.You will also line manage the Assistant Financial Accountant, ensuring strong financial controls, best practice processes, and high standards of compliance are maintained across all academies.This is a key role within the organisation, offering both strategic influence and hands-on responsibility within a supportive and collaborative finance function.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Financial Accountant, you will:Line manage the Assistant Financial Accountant and support the identification and mitigation of financial risksLead the annual accounts and external audit processes, supporting the Head of Finance on ..... full job details .....