Strategic Management Accountant – Education Trust (On-site)

Discovery Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alpha Academies Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support the Finance Director with financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting across the Trust. The role is based on-site at The Discovery Academy with travel across the Trust.

You will provide clear financial information, analyse data and advise on strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is CCAB-qualified with strong management accounting experience, and knowledge of academy trusts,

Qualifications

• This CCAB-qualified role requires strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Analytical skills to present financial information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent organisation and communication; ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in an Academy Trust, education, charity or public sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with financial management, reporting and control.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the Trust.
• Provide accurate financial information and financial advice for decision-making.
• Travel across the Trust and work on-site at The Discovery Academy.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Alpha Academies Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support the Finance Director with financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting across the Trust. The role is based on-site at The Discovery Academy with travel across the Trust.

You will provide clear financial information, analyse data and advise on strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is CCAB-qualified with strong management accounting experience, and knowledge of academy trusts,