Location: London
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Permanent
Salary: £42,000
Veritas Education is working in partnership with a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Junior Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about education and keen to play a key role in ensuring long-term financial sustainability and value for money across the Trust.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Management Accountant will provide high-quality financial support to Headteachers, Trustees and senior leaders. You will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while supporting strategic financial decision-making across multiple schools.
Key Responsibilities
Support the annual and three-year budget-setting process across all schools in the Trust
Produce monthly forecasting and variance analysis, investigating and explaining key variances
Prepare termly management reports for Trustees and Governor meetings
Lead on benchmarking, financial metrics and investment appraisals
Monitor income and expenditure consistency and provide guidance to finance teams
Salary, payroll and pension reconciliations
Fixed asset accounting, capital grant monitoring and asset register management
Support statutory accounts preparation and ESFA returns (BFR, BFRO, AAR)
Deputise for the Director of Finance when required
Line manage and develop finance staff, delivering a high-quality finance service
Person Specification
Essential:
GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above)
Part-qualified CCAB accountant or fully qualified AAT
Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience, including:
Budget setting and monitoring
Management accounts production
Financial statements and reconciliations
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, logical and mathematical formulas)
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to influence and challenge senior leaders
Proven experience working to deadlines under pressureDesirable:
CCAB fully qualified accountant
Experience within education or the charity sector
Knowledge of academy financial frameworks and ESFA requirements
Knowledge of VAT, PAYE, pensions and company/charity legislation
Experience leading and managing staff and implementing change
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work within a values-driven education environment
Strategic role with real influence on organisational sustainability
Supportive senior leadership and collaborative finance team
Career development and progression opportunities
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
Salary description
£39000.00 - £42000.00 per year