Management Accountant - Solent Academies Trust

Full Job Description

Management Accountant 

Band 11

£44,428 - £48,474 – pay award pending

37 hours, 52 weeks

Solent Academies Trust is seeking to recruit a Management Accountant to be part of their busy and dynamic Central Finance Team based at North Harbour, Portsmouth. 

As part of the Central Team, you will work closely with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer and play an integral part in the finance function including the oversee and delivery of the management accounts for the Trust. 

Ideally you will have recent relevant experience within an Academy, College, Charity or similar, plus be qualified by experience or a Qualified/Part Qualified in ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA 

Specific Responsibilities:   

• Prepare monthly management accounts and budget monitoring reports for the Trust highlighting areas requiring attention to the CFOO. 
• Support the Finance Managers and Finance Officers in month end routines and reconciliations.
• Ensure monthly management information is accurate and fulfils the requirements of the Trust.  
• Ensure monthly and year-end payroll routines such as EOY and P11D’s are completed within the specified time scales. 
• Supporting the CFOO in preparation of Trust-wide financial manuals and guidance notes. 
• Supporting the CFOO in routine admin tasks when requested.  
• Support the CFOO in the preparation of annual accounts, budgets, DfE returns and other financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and DfE requirements.  
• Maintain the accruals/prepayments/accrued income/deferred income, depreciation and the fixed asset registers. 
• Contribute to the training and development of the Central Finance Team where required and support understanding of Financial Accounting. 
• Providing support and guidance to central team and academies in the use and operation of The Trust’s finance system.
• Support with the preparation of The Trust’s VAT return.  
• Line Manager for the Trust’s finance team

We offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development 
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking trust
• A happy, committed, and supportive community
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• 17.9% employer pension contribution
• Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service
• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Free onsite parking
• Increased annual leave entitlement after 5 years of service from 27 days to 31 days
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• EarlyPay – on demand pay
• Salary Extra Staff Benefits Platform

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact CFOO Sam Galloway –

Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form accompanied by a letter of application.

If you have any questions at all or wish to submit an application please email  .

For more details, please visit the Solent Academies Trust website: 

Closing Date: 15th March 2024 @ 12 noon

Interviews will be held as and when suitable candidates apply

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.