Assistant Management Accountant

Abbey Multi Academy Trust, Leeds, LS14 6NU

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,434.00 - £39,152.00 Annually (FTE) National Pay Award Pending

Assistant Management Accountant job summary

Nature of Contract

Permanent

FTE Salary

SO1 - SO2, SCP 23 - 28, £34,434 - £39,152 (dependent on qualification /experience level)

Actual Salary

£34,434 - £39,152, based on 37 hours per week (National Pay Award Pending)

Working Hours

variable (up to 37 hours per week)

At the Abbey Multi Academy Trust we want all our schools to be the best they can be and for each child and young person to discover the skills, abilities, talents and interests that lie within them as well as giving them safety, security and the skills they will need to be active, responsible citizens and happy, caring adults in the future.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Management Accountant to join our established Finance Team. The role sits within our Reporting Team and works closely with the Senior Management Accountant and other finance colleagues, offering excellent opportunities for development and progression.

We are seeking an AAT-qualified individual with experience in a finance environment and a strong desire to develop their management accounting skills. Experience within the education sector, particularly academies or schools, would be desirable but is not essential.

Whether you are looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your finance career, we will provide the support, training and practical experience needed to help you succeed. The role can be based at either our Seacroft or Calderdale office.

This position would suit a finance professional who enjoys working with financial data, supporting budget holders, identifying trends and producing accurate financial information to support decision-making.

You will be:

• Someone who will support the the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values
• Experienced in a similar role or willing to undertake training to support your development within the role
• Confident, positive and approachable

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues

A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships

Free onsite parking

Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

Information about our Trust, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available on our website.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact hr@abbeytrust.org.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 01 September 2026 with interviews to being held W/C 7th September

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Working Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles within our Trust and schools will involve contact with children/young people and Abbey MAT expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our mission of "Working in Partnership to educate, nurture and empower"

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Abbey Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Abbey Multi Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-multi-academy-trust

At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, our vision is to continually develop our high performing Trust to deliver the best educational and pastoral experience for students from 3-19. Our aim is to grow, develop, support and improve our academies across the wide and diverse geographical area of Leeds and Yorkshire.

We are a Church of England Trust (MAT) within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds that currently consists of eight schools. Working together, we inspire learners and change their lives as a result of our educational provision. We are committed to our Trust vision to work in partnership to educate, nurture and empower our students and our employees so that everyone can flourish and live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).

We know that pupils are at the heart of every school - shaping their distinct and unique identity. At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, we work in partnership with schools so they benefit from our framework, but retain their independent culture. We want our school leaders to feel empowered to be innovative and forward thinking utilising the support of the Trust central team to succeed.

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