Company

University Of Brighton Academies TrustSee more

addressAddressBurgess Hill, West Sussex
type Form of work- Temporary contract
salary Salary£33,962 a year
CategoryAccounting & Finance

Job description

Finding the very best talent is important to us and we wouldn't want to lose our ideal candidate due to working hours.We are happy to talk about your preferred working pattern and what might be suitable for the role.


Location:
Hybrid - You will primarily be working remotely from home with regular travel to our academies across East and West Sussex.
Contract: Temporary to cover maternity leave
Full Time Starting Salary: £33,962 per annum

Are you commercially minded with a proven ability to support leaders make informed financial decisions?

We are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join our respected central team at this exciting time at the Trust. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for providing valuable financial information to optimise financial performance and assist with achieving the Trust's strategic objectives.

Main responsibilities:

  • Working with our leaders to guide and support with annual budgeting and medium-term financial planning, create monthly management accounts and forecast, monitor and control expenses
  • Reporting on metrics and KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Conducting monthly reconciliation to ensure accurate alignment of financial records

The successful applicant will:

  • Have a strong track record within the management accounting role
  • Have a full Professional Accountancy qualification
  • A good knowledge of requirements of schools/academies and the Education Skills and Funding Authority
  • Have the ability to work positively in a rapidly changing environment

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

  • Automatic pay increments
  • High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
  • A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
  • Generous public sector pension scheme
  • Discounts on retail & travel
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme
  • Charity giving
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Take a closer look: Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust

Our commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the governments Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us either by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Bev Lawrence 01424 905 306.

Find out more
To arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Kelly Johnson, Director of Finance and CFO on telephone number 07983 822 804. Or alternatively via email to: k.johnson@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk

Please apply today.

Key dates
Closing date: 7 April 2024
Interview date: 11 April 2024 (to be held in-person at the Burgess Hill Academy)
Proposed start date: By arrangement

Not your perfect job? Please register for job alerts to learn about our future vacancies: Future Job Alerts

A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: Guidance on your application

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University Of Brighton Academies Trust

Burgess Hill, West Sussex
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