University of Chichester Academy Trust - Senior Finance Officer

The University of Chichester Academy Trust, is an innovative Trust, comprising 15 academies across Hampshire and West Sussex, with a shared approach to delivery, annual turnover of £30M+ and a growth plan to c25-30.  The central office is located in beautiful grounds near Bognor Regis, with excellent rail and bus links.  There are also good road links, with Portsmouth and Worthing being only a 30 - 40 minute drive. 

Contributing to the professional and effective delivery of central financial management and administration, you will undertake a wide range of duties.  Acting as first line support to academies on financial queries, you will also be involved in the maintenance and management of central accounting records and banking.  Working in a busy but rewarding and people-focused environment, you will either be AAT qualified or partly qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant.

We have built a strong reputation locally and nationally, believing we are all on a continuous journey of discovery and learning.  With personal and career development, this post will enable you the opportunities for career progression.  You will also be rewarded with benefits you would expect from an organisation that places importance on being an employer of choice and a Trust with an infectious energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

For an informal discussion about the role, email Talha Khan, Director of Finance in the first instance at [email protected]

To discover more about the Trust and the values shared with our academies go to: https://www.unicat.org.uk/

Closing Date: 12 February 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

To apply, please refer to the Job Profile and download an application form from  www.unicat.org.uk/jobs/find-your-job  Applications should be submitted to [email protected]   

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.