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The Academy Board of Trustees is looking to appoint a Finance Manager who possesses excellent accounting knowledge and Excel skills, with experience of preparing management and/or financial accounts. The post-holder will report directly to the Business Manager and will be part of the Finance Team.
The role requires someone who is proactive, meticulous, and flexible; and has the ability to deal with competing priorities and tight deadlines. Applicants would have a good track record for dealing with new challenges, working in small teams and with people from different backgrounds.
The successful candidate will also possess strong analytical skills and, preferably, is a part-qualified / qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) or a qualified AAT Technician. Applicants should have working knowledge of a financial system (the School currently uses PS Financials) although specific training will be given. Knowledge of intermediate Excel functions and macro writing is desirable. Experience of working in an educational establishment is not required.
For more information and an application form please visit: www.cchs.co.uk/vacancies/
Completed applications to be emailed to: Mrs Rae Dale HR@cchs.co.uk with a covering letter addressed to Mr Stephen Lawlor, Headteacher.
Information about the School
Located in the heart of Chelmsford, Chelmsford County High School for Girls is one of the most successful girls’ selective schools in the country.
We are rated as an “outstanding” school, a badge we are proud to hold and which applies to all areas of the School’s activities.
Chelmsford County High School for Girls has been a single academy trust since 2011. This status offers us a range of opportunities to pursue academic goals whilst running the school as a limited company. The School expanded to 6 forms of entry in September 2020 in response to increasing demand for grammar school places in the area and over 1,300 girls sit our entrance test each year. Expansion will be completed by 2024 and we expect our Sixth Form to grow as a result.
Our school is led by a strong team of senior staff and governors who are constantly striving for excellence, seizing all opportunities for the benefit of our students and our staff.
You will also find it useful to visit the school website www.cchs.co.uk.