Salary: £61,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

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As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.

We are looking for a full-time (37.5 hrs p/w) Financial Controller to join the Inn.

Job Summary

• To provide manager-level oversight and co-ordination of all financial and management accounting activities in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Inn and adhering to best practice in terms of financial management, compliance, audit, legal, and governance requirements.
• To work closely with Directors, Heads of Department, and other Budget Holders to sustain the financial health of the Inn in the short-, medium-, and long-term by maintaining financial and budgetary discipline; improving cost control and value-for-money purchasing; and facilitating the evaluation of profitability when making decisions for commercial initiatives.
• To ensure that Directors, Heads of Department, and other Budget Holders adhere to the published Statutes & Bylaws as they relate to the financial activities of the Inn and ensure the adequacy of departmental financial controls and procedures.
• To produce all external and internal financial and management reporting and ensure regulatory compliance with HMRC and other relevant external agencies for the Inn, the Middle Temple Trust Funds, and Middle Temple Charity and lead the annual audit of each entity.
• To support Directors, Heads of Department, and other Budget Holders in the preparation of the Inn’s annual budget (at departmental and consolidated level) and ensure that any proposals can be delivered and comply with the guidelines/parameters issued by the Finance & Resources Committee.

We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.

Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are.

To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please download the application pack. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered. Applications Close Monday 13 March 2023, Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview on Friday 24 March 2023.