Interim Chief Accountant

Location: East London
School: Forest School
Type: Part-time | Fixed Term
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Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Interim Chief Accountant to join our Finance Team on a 9-month fixed-term basis.

Detail

Interim Chief AccountantWe are seeking a highly capable and proactive Interim Chief Accountant to join our Finance Team on a 9-month fixed-term basis. This is a pivotal leadership role within our independent school, with responsibility for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and compliance of all financial operations across both the School and its subsidiary company.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational financial oversight, manage key statutory reporting requirements, and support senior leadership in delivering sound financial governance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven educational environment, while contributing to ongoing financial system improvements and best practice initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in the financial leadership of a respected independent school. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to strategic decision-making, and help shape the financial processes that underpin educational excellence.

This role offers the chance to broaden your leadership experience, contribute to meaningful institutional development, and leave a lasting impact within a collaborative and supportive environment.

We welcome applications from experienced finance professionals ready to bring expertise, integrity and leadership to this important interim position.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

Generous CPD budget
Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.