Trust Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,181 to £52,413 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | SK8 7JY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Laurus trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | LT001805 |
Summary
The Laurus Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Trust Financial Controller to join our team on a Fixed-Term basis. As a Trust Financial Controller, you will provide an effective, compliant and high‑quality financial management service across the Trust. You will lead on financial processes, reporting and control, ensuring robust systems are in place to support strategic decision‑making and deliver best value.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
- Preparation of the monthly management accounts and year end forecasts.
- To assist with preparation of the draft budget, the annual financial statements and returns to the DfE and ESFA, adhering to reporting deadlines.
Key Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant with a recognised body (ICAEW,ACCA,CIPFA).
- Experience of planning, budget monitoring and procurement.
- Experience of producing financial/management reports within a medium sized organisation.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
- Preparation of the monthly management accounts and year end forecasts.
- To assist with preparation of the draft budget, the annual financial statements and returns to the DfE and ESFA, adhering to reporting deadlines.
Key Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant with a recognised body (ICAEW,ACCA,CIPFA).
- Experience of planning, budget monitoring and procurement.
- Experience of producing financial/management reports within a medium sized organisation.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
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