Management Accountant - Lingfield Education Trust

North Tyneside Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job description

Management Accountant - Lingfield Education Trust

Lingfield Education Trust

Management Accountant

Pay Scale: Band 8-11 SCP 19-35 (£18,472 - £26,585 pro-rata)

Dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract: 22 hours, Permanent

Flexible working offer with option to work Term Time Only

Inclusive | Collaborative | Compassionate | Fair | Dedicated

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and innovative Management Accountant to support Lingfield Education Trust in its vision to be outstanding in educating the whole child. This is an exciting and flexible opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and highly skilled team where your ideas and contribution can make a difference.

The Trust consists of a family of 21 highly successful schools across the North East of England and you would be joining us at an exciting time of growth. We have a distinctive ethos to support all children educationally, socially and practically, to achieve their highest potential in school and life. We are determined to become the Trust that makes the biggest difference to the whole child, all our staff, and the local community.

We are looking for someone with:

1. Management Accounting experience of preparing and posting all month end journals including accruals, prepayments accrued & deferred income.
2. Reporting and posting all aspects of banking transactions including payments, and intercompany transfers.
3. Preparation of month end account reports.
4. Production of 3 year budget forecasts.
5. Regular meetings with school leaders to provide expertise and support in managing their school budgets.
6. The ability to work independently and innovatively to ensure accurate reports are produced to tight deadlines.
7. A desire to make a difference and contribute to the achievement and education of the whole child.

An application pack can be downloaded from our website www.lingfieldeducationtrust.com or alternatively please contact Hannah Peacock, Head of HR.

Applications must be returned to [e-mail]. We cannot accept CVs for this role. If you would like to call and discuss this exciting opportunity, please ring on 07511176851.

Closing Date: 1st May 2025

Lingfield Education Trust are fully committed to the safeguarding of all children and all applicants will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including social media and online checks.

The post will be based at the Trust Offices located at Corporation Road Primary School, however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools depending on the needs of the business.