Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant - Sutton

• Overseeing the production and preparation of the Statutory accounts in adherence with DfE and EFA guidelines measured by clean and unqualified opinion.
• Lead the preparation and submission of financial returns to the DfE, EFA, SFA and other relevant organisations within specific deadlines
• Development of benchmarking reports to enable the organisation to seek value for money.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with regards to VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, Corporation Tax returns and other mandatory requirements manage audit thereon. Advise the Directors/Trustees on all relevant aspects of Company and Taxation Law.
• Preparation and presentation of reports on Financial Compliance to Committee meetings, eg Connected persons, related parties, etc
• Annual collation of reports for year end in regard to pensions and fund balances.
• Provide regular pension updates to FSLT on pension contribution rates and liaise with funds to negotiate future rates at triennial valuations.
• Drive improvements in the production of statutory and management accounts processes that enables time and headspace for the teams to focus on the strategic objectives.
• To oversee all audit processes, ensure that recommendations are acted on and maintain the audit finding feedback report for audit committee.
• Take full responsibility for production and updates of organisation financial regulations, Scheme of Delegation and Register of Interest procedures and ensure adherence to them.
• Monitor the Trust's cash flow, ensuring that payments are made within agreed time limits and surplus funds are invested to maximise returns.
• Monitor the Trust's investments and advise the Finance & Resources Committee on investment policy.
• Ensure the delivery and implementation of an integrated finance system that supports service delivery for the finance teams
• To work closely with the Director of Finance on the implementation of the SAGE.
• Provide support and challenge to the Director of Finance, CFO and Finance team by showing exceptional leadership qualities.