Strategic Education Finance Lead

Government jobs, apprenticeship; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Staffordshire Pension Fund

Gym membership discount

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Cycle scheme

Annual leave 28–33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to support the Finance Director in delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control across the Trust. Based at The Discovery Academy with travel across the Trust as required.

This role is based fully on-site, with working hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Friday.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant with strong management accounting experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyse and present financial information clearly.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Preferably experience in an Academy Trust, education, charity or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control across the Trust.
• Based at The Discovery Academy with travel across the Trust as required; on-site role, 8:00–16:00 (Fri 8:00–15:30).
• Provide accurate financial information, analysis and advice to support effective decision-making.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Job description

The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to support the Finance Director in delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control across the Trust. Based at The Discovery Academy with travel across the Trust as required.

This role is based fully on-site, with working hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Friday.