Management Accountant (X3 Positions Available)

Post:Management Accountant(x3 positions available)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 8 SCP 37 – SCP 39 (£45,205 - £47,261 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time [37 hours/52 weeks]
Base: North Shore Academy, Talbot Street, Stockton On Tees, TS20 2AY

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 24 academies; 14 secondary and 10 primaries across the North of England in eleven 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.

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.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing
• Access to various discount sites

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/168875?aisId=12&rmId=3354

For more information, please contact Chloe Edwards, Assistant HR Advisor, at c.edwards@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 7th February 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,205.00-£47,261.00 per year

Work Location: In person