Assistant Management Accountant

Salary: Grade 5 A-E £34,270 - £37,569 FTE

Full time, 37 hours per week, working all year round

Are you a motivated finance professional looking to build on your experience and progress your accounting career?

Bohunt Education Trust is seeking a highly organised, analytical and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our Central Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your financial expertise within a growing Multi-Academy Trust, working closely with experienced finance professionals and gaining exposure to a broad range of management and financial accounting activities.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will help prepare management and financial accounts across the Trust's schools, supporting accurate financial reporting, budget monitoring and forecasting. You will work closely with school and central finance teams, budget holders and senior colleagues, providing financial information, insight and support to help inform effective decision-making.

Are you able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience within a finance or bookkeeping role
• Experience of using accounting software
• Strong Excel skills
• The ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a drive to improve systems and processes
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• A strong commitment to your own professional development
• Confidence in learning and using new digital systems and technologies
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to remain calm under pressure

An AAT qualification or current study towards a professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA or CIMA would be desirable, although these are not essential requirements for the role.

We offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Professional qualification study support
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Discounted gym membership at Old Thorns

To apply please complete the application form for Support Staff from https://www.bohunttrust.co.uk/bet-careers/vacancies/ and email this to [email protected].

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Synamon Harvey-Forrester, CFOO, via Emily Ayres [email protected].

Bohunt Education Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings and are actively working to increase representation across all areas of our Trust. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in our workforce, including, but not limited to:

● Returning parents or carers re-entering the workplace

● Individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds

● People who are LGBTQ+

● Those with a disability, impairment, or long-term condition

● Individuals with caring responsibilities or a lived experience of poverty

● People from different nations, regions, and cultures

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you, just let us know.

Appointments will be made subject to pre-employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.

Closing date: Monday 26 October, 12 noon

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: To be confirmed with the successful candidate

Pay: £34,270.00-£37,569.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person