Trust Management Accountant

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS pension

Training & development opportunities

Recognition policies for performance

Well-being support & EAP

Staff shop discounts

Family friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust in London boroughs (Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham) seeks a Management Accountant to provide financial insights and leadership to the Trust and School Business Leaders, analysing data, preparing reports and offering actionable recommendations.

You will work with SBLs to prepare budgets and forecasts, identify risks, and support re-forecasting using budgeting software, contributing to strategic financial planning and school improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in interpreting financial reports and accounting information and identifying actions required.
• Experience of working in schools as a School Business Manager or similar role.
• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding of children.

Responsibilities

• Work with SBLs to prepare annual budgets and 3 year forecasts, collaborating with senior staff.
• Identify risks and report to Head of Management Accounts.
• Support SBLs with re-forecasting of budgets using budgeting software.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Interpreting financial reports

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualification

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

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.

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