An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-riven Assistant Management Accountant to join a leading Multi-Academy Trust during a period of continued growth and development. This role plays a key part in supporting effective financial management across several schools, ensuring accurate reporting, robust budget monitoring and full compliance with Trust financial procedures.
Role information
*Job title: Assistant Management Accountant
*Department: Finance
*Location: Croydon, South London
*Contract type: 2 month temporary to permanent
Key Responsibilities:
Management Accounts & Financial Reporting
*Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for schools across the Trust.
*Prepare supporting schedules, financial summaries, and variance analysis for senior leadership teams and governors.
*Produce ad-hoc financial reports to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Budget Monitoring & Support
*Support the preparation and ongoing monitoring of school budgets, working closely with budget holders to track and review spending.
*Assist with budget adjustments and departmental cost allocations to ensure accuracy and compliance with Trust procedures.
Month-End Processes & Reconciliations
*Assist with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and posting journals.
*Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records aligned with Trust standards.
School-Facing Financial Support
*Provide finance support to school leadership teams, helping resolve budget queries and improve financial understanding.
*Ensure all financial activities comply with Trust financial regulations and best-practice procedures
Audit & Compliance
*Support year-end processes and audit preparation, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
*Maintain financial compliance in line with Trust policies and statutory requirements.
Financial Systems & Data Integrity
*Work confidently within systems such as IRIS Financials or similar accounting platforms, ensuring data accuracy.
*Maintain high-quality financial documentation and version control.
Experience
*Experience supporting management account preparation and working within a finance function.
*Experience in education, public sector, or multi-stakeholder environments is highly desirable.
*Confident using accounting systems and strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.


This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
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