Trust Management Accountant

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our team at Bourne Education Trust.

The role will provide critical financial insights and support to the Trust's leadership team and School Business Leaders. The role involves analysing financial data, preparing reports, supporting schools and offering actionable recommendations to help drive the Trust’s financial planning and operational decisions.

About Bourne Education Trust

BET's strapline 'Transforming schools… changing lives' reflects our shared commitment that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are passionate about developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform - reimagining the future of education in our schools.

Details

Position: Management Accountant

Location: London Boroughs of Richmond; Hammersmith and Fulham, with some travel to other schools

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Support scales 11-12, £55,485 to £70,099

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Work with SBLs to prepare annual budgets and 3 year forecasts as directed, working closely with SBLs and other senior staff
• Identify risks and report to the Head of Management Accounts
• Support SBLs with re-forecasting of budgets using the Trust’s budgeting software

Essential

Requirements include

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Excellent literacy skills Interpreting financial reports and accounting information and identifying actions required
• Experience of working in schools as a School Business Manager or similar role

Desirable

• Holds or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualification
• School, Academy or MAT accounting
• School/Charity/Third sector governance and reporting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How To Apply For This Role

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Benefits

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay