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Financial Accountant

Astrea Academy Trust, Sheffield, S9 4WG

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• Closing date

  15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £41,050.00 Annually (Actual)

Financial Accountant job summary

Financial Accountant

Astrea Academy Trust

Salary: £41,050
Contract: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Working Hours: 08:30-16:30
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Location: Astrea Academy Trust (Central Team)

About Astrea Academy Trust

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for all children across our family of academies. We are driven by a belief in transformational education, high standards, inclusion and strong governance. Our Central Team works collaboratively with academies to deliver high‑quality support services, ensuring each school can focus on its core mission: inspiring the next generation. We pride ourselves on professionalism, integrity, and a culture of continuous improvement.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to play a key role within our Central Finance Team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead on all aspects of financial accounting across the Trust and provide expert financial guidance that supports effective decision making. You will also line manage the Assistant Financial Accountant, ensuring best practice, strong financial controls, and robust processes across all academies.

Key Responsibilities

As Financial Accountant, you will:

• Line manage the Assistant Financial Accountant and support the identification and mitigation of financial risks.
• Lead the annual accounts and external audit processes while supporting the Head of Finance on financial matters.
• Manage in‑year forecasting, capital monitoring, daily cashflow, investment strategy, and monthly payroll reviews, including posting journals.
• Oversee balance sheet management, bank activity, and credit card processes.
• Produce routine management reports, particularly relating to cashflow and capital.
• Embed strong financial governance across academies and ensure compliance with the Trust’s financial scheme of delegation, ESFA returns, and grant requirements.
• Act as lead for finance systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose, and manage VAT and Corporation Tax submissions.
• Maintain strong working relationships across academies, provide support as needed, and commit to ongoing professional development and mandatory training.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and highly capable finance professional who can bring expertise, clarity and leadership to our financial operations.

You will bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
• Strong experience in financial management, statutory accounts, audit processes, and balance sheet management.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data clearly.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different stakeholders.
• A flexible, organised and resilient approach, with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• A passion for education and a commitment to Astrea’s values, including diversity, equality and inclusion.

Experience within an academy trust or education environment, as well as familiarity with DfE returns, VAT and capital management, is desirable but not essential.

Safer Recruitment

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, in line with our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applications must be submitted via our Astrea application form—we cannot accept CVs. If you need support completing the form, please contact: recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. 

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About Astrea Academy Trust

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

Astrea is a trust that is coming of age and moving beyond its foundational years into a mature phase of development, our aim is that every child gets a brilliant education. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face.

Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way. I am incredibly proud of what the Astrea family has achieved and as the trust matures, we are in a strong position to embark upon this next exciting phase, where all of our energy will be focused on providing a brilliant education which helps children to learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

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