Management Accountant

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership; Radstock; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A school partnership in the UK is looking for a Management Accountant to support schools by producing budgets and management accounts. This key role involves financial advisory and compliance, with a focus on strong analytical skills. The position offers benefits like annual leave, pension scheme, and CPD support.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years)

Access to government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in education is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Advise on financial decisions and ensure compliance.
• Support internal audits and lead on procurement.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize effectively

Tools

PS Financials

IMP Planner

Job description

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Role: Management Accountant

Location: The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, Head Office

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 22/06/2025

Hours: 37 per week, All year round, Monday to Thursday 8:30am 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm exact hours

Salary: Grade 8, scale point range 27 - 31 depending on experience, £37,035 - £40,476 (pay award pending)

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is seeking a skilled and motivated Management Accountant to join our central finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll support schools across the Trust by producing accurate budgets, forecasts and management accounts, while advising on financial decisions and ensuring compliance with statutory and Trust policies.

This is a key Business Partnering role involving close work with Headteachers, budget holders and senior leaders. You’ll help manage financial systems, support internal audits, lead on procurement and contracts and contribute to statutory reporting such as VAT returns and financial planning.

We’re looking for someone with strong analytical and communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience in education or knowledge of systems like PS Financials and IMP Planner is desirable, but not essential. Support for ongoing CPD and qualifications is available.

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 and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining, and entertainment.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Safeguarding Statement

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.