Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Interim (ASAP to September 2026, potential to become permanent)

Location: Hybrid with travel to schools

Reporting to: CFOO

About the Organisation

This is a growing Multi Academy Trust bringing together a number of schools across England. The Trust supports each school to maintain its individual identity while providing central expertise and structure to enable improvement and long-term sustainability. The organisation is at an early stage of development, with a small but growing group of schools, several thousand pupils, and a large staff base, with further growth planned.

The Role

This is a newly created interim position with responsibility for leading financial management across the Trust during a key period of development. Working closely with the CFOO and school leaders, you will provide both strategic and operational financial support. You will ensure strong financial control, deliver effective budgeting and forecasting, and produce high-quality reporting. The role combines strategic input with hands-on delivery and process improvement, and may become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and reporting across the Trust

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts with clear analysis

• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning

• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements

• Improve systems, processes and efficiency across finance

• Build effective relationships with school leaders and budget holders

• Provide financial insight to support decision making and organisational growth

• Oversee and develop finance capability, with scope to take on line management

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)

• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting and reporting

• Experience within a medium-sized or complex organisation

• Able to operate both strategically and at a detailed level

• Strong analytical and organisational skills

• Confident working with senior stakeholders

• Track record of improving processes and systems

• High attention to detail and professional integrity

• Able to work independently and add value quickly in an interim setting

Working Arrangements

The role is primarily home-based with regular travel to schools, currently within one region, with scope to expand as the organisation grows. The structure is evolving, offering flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to shape how the function develops.

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to step into a broad and impactful interim role, supporting a growing Trust at a key stage in its development. There is scope to shape the finance function and make a visible impact, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

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