Management Accountant
Ormiston Academies Trust, Birmingham, B3 1SF12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
3 September 2025 at 10am
Date listed
20 August 2025
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
- £39,387.00 - £42,339.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Central 15-17
Management Accountant job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are excited to share an opportunity to join our finance team as Management Accountant.
We’re looking for a detail-orientated, motivated individual to support the finance function across our primary and secondary academies.
In this critical role, you’ll support the regional finance partners and academies in the production of management accounts, ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place. You will complete monthly reforecast reconciliation between budgets and accounting software, support on revenue projects as well as monitor and process academy income receipt.
The responsibilities of this role include supporting academies with contract management, including the preparation of business cases for procurement of items as well as reviewing and updating contract registers to ensure procurement timelines are adhered to.
You’ll prepare payroll reconciliation as required for cover during absence, processing payroll journals and input payroll information into the control account reconciliations.
This is a full time, remote role with some travel to academies or Birmingham office as required for meetings.
About Ormiston Academies Trust
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
About you
We are looking for a candidate with professional qualification in accounting CCAB or equivalent experience ideally within an educational setting. You will have management experience of working in a large complex organisation which operates across multiple sites.
Up to date knowledge of accountancy and professional codes of practice is essential as this role will provide guidance and support to a range of stakeholders to ensure that the Trust’s finance policies and procedures are consistently applied.
You will have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills to conduct financial reporting and analysis. You will manage your own workload, take initiative as required and deliver high quality work under pressure to meet expectations and deadlines.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits that care for you
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service)
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you have any questions about the role please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@ormistonacademies.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 3 September with interviews due to take place the week commencing 8 September.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
OAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS and barred list check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ormiston Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
We are a national education charity, underpinned by our founder, Peter Murray’s (Ormiston Trust) belief that every child should be given a chance to thrive. We serve pupils from many communities, all with their unique character, strengths, and challenges.
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