Management Accountant
What skills and experience we're looking for
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 29 academies; 16 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
Northern Education Trust is seeking a Management Accountant. It is essential that the successful candidate is at least AAT qualified and will have practical experience working in a financial environment (preferably in the academies sector). The successful candidate will also have a good level of knowledge and understanding of finance systems including; reconciliations, forecasting, budget setting, cash flow forecasting, experience of playing a role in both internal and external audits, experience of supervising staff and evidence of payroll, HMRC and other external agencies to ensure relevant payments and tax contributions are being made correctly.
The candidate should demonstrate an ability to work to monthly routines and deadlines. IT skills are essential for this role with the ability to work confidently in excel to manipulate and analyse data. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and the ability to work within a team
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Further details about the role
Post: Management AccountantContract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 8, SCP 37 – SCP 39 (£45,441 - £47,420 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time [37 hours, 52 weeks]
Base: Buile Hill Academy, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8RD
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.