Together We Make a Difference.

The University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust is a growing, dynamic and innovative Multi-Academy Trust with strong links to the University of Chichester, an educational heritage and a passionate belief that education is the key to transforming lives and securing social mobility. Our work contributes to transforming the life chances of children.

As a lead officer you will need to have professional experience, skills and knowledge and with a personal commitment to deliver excellence, and a passion for making a difference.

Based at our Bognor Regis Campus and visiting our academies on a regular basis, this position will play an important part in contributing to the strategic aims of the Trust. Providing a professional, high-level accountancy function, assisting with budget preparation, management accounts preparation and reporting to the Local Governing Body. The work will be exacting, challenging, varied, rewarding, stimulating and demanding.

The post holder will provide financial information to the CEO, the Director of Financial and Commercial Services, and the wider Finance team at both a central Trust and at academy level. It is important that you are a qualified accountant with a recognised accountancy body (CCAB or CIMA) and have a good understanding of FRS102

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Helen Turner, Director of Financial and Commercial Services by telephone on 01243 793463 or email: h.turner@chi.ac.uk

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.

The University of Chichester welcomes applicants from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds as they are currently under represented at this level.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 September 2019

Interview Date: Monday 23 September 2019

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