Full job descriptionOur client a leading educational organisation in Birmingham is seeking a proactive and technically strong Trust Accountant - 12 Month Contract to join its central finance team.
Our client is a large, high performing Multi Academy Trust with a strong track record, operating from dedicated offices in Birmingham.
As Trust Accountant reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support and lead on key financial accounting processes, including:
*Leading the management accounting cycle for central office budgets (budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting)
*Line management of the purchase ledger team including undertaking regular one to one meetings
*Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and managing audit queries

*Ensuring robust balance sheet controls, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations

*Cash and treasury management, including BACS checks and faster payments

*Preparing quarterly VAT returns and managing HMRC relationships

*Overseeing accounting for investment portfolios, property assets, special funds and endowments

*Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules

The most desirable Trust Accountant applicant will have:




*Experience in education, charity or a not-for-profit setting

*Staff management experience

*Understanding of property / investment accounting (highly desirable)

*Experience with PS Financials (highly desirable)

*Be able to start in June 2026 for this 12 Month Contract




Circa £40,000 + Up to 12% matched pension + Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Birmingham office


EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.