Management Accountant

Working for North East Learning Trust means joining one of the most successful and ambitious education trusts in the country and one of the largest school networks in the region. Our vision is simple and shared by all staff – that every child experience excellence every day – as part of the Trust Head Office team you will play in important role in supporting front line staff to deliver outstanding outcomes for children across our region. As we continue to expand, this is a great opportunity for you to grow and develop.

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic Management Accountant who will support the strategic growth of our schools and ensure their financial stability.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, Headteachers, and senior management, you will have a direct impact on our schools' financial health by operating at both a strategic and operational level, ensuring smooth financial planning and decision making. You will oversee accurate financial reporting, lead budget-setting processes, and provide long-term financial planning advice. Additionally, you will develop strategies for resource optimisation, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support audits to maintain robust financial controls.

If you are passionate about driving financial performance and contributing to educational excellence, we encourage you to apply!

You will be based at our Head Office in Peterlee with some travel to schools across our Trust.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a recognised qualifications in a relevant discipline

• Have experience working in a Management Accounts role

• Have experience of procurement and capital budgets

• Have excellent communication skills and organisational skills

• Be highly competent in analysis and interpretation of information

• Have strong interpersonal skills

We will offer you:

• Excellent working environment and ethos

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Generous 32 days holiday entitlement, plus 8 days public holidays

• One paid Wellbeing Day per year

• Free on-site car parking

• Lifestyle savings and range of discounts from top retail brands

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential advice and counselling services for staff and their family members.