Salary Point 45 - £53,968 per annum Hours 37 hours per week, all year round Contract Permanent Location Peterborough College Are you a finance professional ready to make a significant impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise shapes financial strategy and supports growth? If so, Peterborough College has an exceptional opportunity for you. Make a Real Impact: As our new Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of financial management services across all our sites. Reporting directly to the Group Director of Finance, you will be instrumental in the preparation of crucial financial documents, including management accounts, financial accounts, the annual budget, and regular re-forecasts. This is a chance to make a tangible difference to our financial operations and contribute to the success of the group. What You'll Do: • Leading relevant financial functions and providing expert guidance on financial standards. • Contributing to the development of a financial enabling strategy aligned with the Group's overarching goals. • Preparing the annual Group financial plan and providing regular forecast updates. • Producing the Group's annual financial accounts in line with regulatory and audit requirements. • Developing insightful financial modelling, budgets, management accounts, and performance reports. • Creating and enhancing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reporting, cash flow analytics, and financial statistics. • Designing financial dashboards for Governors and senior leaders, highlighting key performance indicators and risk areas. • Managing cash flow and expenditure control systems to ensure financial stability and maximise income. • Undertaking detailed cash forecasting and managing Group cash investments. • Leading financial and purchasing system development and optimization. • Overseeing the workload and supporting the development of the Assistant Management Accountant and Purchase Team Lead. • Ensuring the accuracy of the interactive budgeting system and providing training to users. • Providing guidance and support to the wider finance team and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procedures. What You'll Bring: ● Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths ● Degree or management qualification ● Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA or similar accredited practitioners’ certificate(s) ● Recent experience of working with a finance role ● Experience of preparing monthly and annual accounts ● Experience of preparing and monitoring cash flow forecasts ● Leading teams, motivating and developing staff ● Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate information to colleagues at all levels ● A proactive and results-oriented approach Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now and join the Inspire Education Group! IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: ● Competitive Leave: Enjoy 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays plus additional paid time off during the festive season with Christmas close down. ● Financial Security: Gain access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, a well-established plan for your future. ● Supportive Environment: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, and a friendly team atmosphere, access to employee assistance programme ● Professional Development: Invest in yourself with ongoing training and development opportunities provided by IEG. Ready to make a positive impact on our campus community? Apply today! IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.. Location : Peterborough, Eastern England