Management Accountant
Salary from £33,626 to £43,856 per annum (scale 31 to 40)

London South East Academies Trust is a growing multi academy trust which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. The Trust currently comprises eight schools, all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, providing high-quality education for 5-19-year olds across the boroughs of Bromley, Bexley and Surrey. The Trust forms part of the London & South East Education Group which includes London South East Colleges, a successful and innovative college operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich. With a combined turnover of circa £80m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

The Role

A Trust Management Accountant is required to develop and enhance the management reporting function including preparation of the monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements, leading on financial planning and integrating new schools into the Trust. The management accountant will need to implement and maintain effective budgetary control systems to ensure all schools deliver their respective financial targets.

The role will provide support to the Group Head of Management Accounts & Business Planning and the Group Director of Finance in delivering financial services to the Group stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will be expected to be a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have relevant finance experience. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have excellent interpersonal, communication and numeracy skills as well as strong MS Excel skills. Have an attention to detail, be analytically minded and self-motivated to achieve tight deadlines. Have the initiative to carry out analysis and provide sound solutions.

Benefits

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to an employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme, lease car scheme and annual season ticket loan.

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be
unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate, then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants. If you have not been notified of the outcome of your application within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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As the Group supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, most staff will be subject to either a ‘Standard’ or ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check.

(Previous applicants need not apply - if applicable)

Closing date: 7th July 2022
Interviews: 13th July 2022

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