Financial Controller

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

Reporting to the Finance Director the Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities for c£22m turnover business

Accounting

• Management of the small accounting team including AP ledgers including 1 Clerk
• Build and review financial framework for internal controls.
• Setting up and regular review of financial control processes, policies and procedures (SOPs)
• Payroll Analysis and Reporting.
• Treasury Management.
• Management and development of all finance systems and processes.

Management Reporting

• Lead the monthly production of Management Accounts, reporting on P&L, cashflow and balance sheet working closely with the FBP and Director of Finance.
• Monthly balance sheet recs and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Production and monitoring of financial KPI's and Financial dashboard.
• Cash-flow forecast, monitoring and reporting.
• Reporting and management of restricted funds.
• Partner with budget holders to improve transparency and accuracy of financial reporting and forecasting in their area.

Audit and Compliance

• Support with the preparation & submission of all financial returns to HMRC, Companies House.
• Support the Director of Finance and auditors in preparing year-end accounts (Statutory reporting) & Audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support with the preparation and submission of all finance returns to regulators including HMRC, Companies House, Charities Commission and Office for Students.

You will be;

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified.
• Experience of month end close and financial control.
• Ability to explain complex information to non-finance colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and ability to pick up and develop new finance systems quickly.
• Experience of producing accurate finance data while working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines.
• A flexible, pro-active approach and be comfortable working within a small team.
• An interest in the education and not for profit sector'

Benefits;

Generous benefits package including flexible hybrid working (on average 4 days at home 1 day at a NIoT site), excellent pension scheme, 27 days rising to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays plus 3 day Christmas shut down.