Management Accountant

This is a key position providing management accounting and business partnering support to multiple schools. You'll work closely with Headteachers and senior leaders to ensure robust financial planning, informed decision-making, and strong financial control across the Trust. You will also support the Finance Director with reporting, projects, and statutory financial requirements, playing an integral role in the Trust's financial success.,

• Produce and review budgets, forecasts, and management accounts across a portfolio of schools
• Partner with Headteachers and budget holders to support financial decision-making
• Deliver clear, insightful financial reports to non-finance stakeholders
• Support annual financial planning and ensure accurate financial records
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and assist with year-end processes
• Contribute to internal audit work, controls, and policy updates
• Assist with onboarding new schools into the Trust
• Support procurement activities, contracts, and tenders to ensure value for money
• Help with central finance function tasks including financial analysis, audit preparation and statutory returns
  
  We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Essential:
• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA) or qualified by experience
• Strong background in management accounting, including budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processes
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic insight
• Confident communicator with the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Willingness to travel between school sites
Desirable:
• Experience within a Multi-Academy Trust or education sector
• Familiarity with systems such as PS Financials or IMP Planner
• Evidence of continued professional development in education finance
  
  There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days' annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.