Management Accountant

Heart of Mercia Multi Academy Trust was established in 2017 and currently compromises of three Sixth Form Colleges (Hereford Sixth Form College, Worcester Sixth Form College and King Edward VI College, Stourbridge), and two secondary schools (The Chantry School and John Kyrle High School & Sixth Form) educating over 8,500 students each year across Dudley, Worcester and Hereford.

With a budget of over £50million, we require a Management Accountant to join our Central Finance team to provide in-depth analysis of the Trust’s finances, reporting accurately to key stakeholders and working alongside the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Chief Finance Officer to ensure the financial sustainability of the MAT over the coming years. As the Trust grows, the need for a Management Accountant to keep on top of the detail is imperative to achieve our strategic aims.

This is a permanent, all year round, full-time role, subject to the conditions of service handbook of the Sixth Form Colleges Association. Salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff pay scale 21 - 25 which is £35,451 – £39,321 per annum, based on 37 hours per week. Applicants seeking part time working will also be considered. The Trust is very supportive of flexible working arrangements, and we would welcome any discussions about this either before or during the interview.

The role will be primarily based at either King Edward VI College, Stourbridge or at Hereford Sixth Form College depending on the candidate’s preference. There will be a requirement to occasionally travel to other sites across the Trust. Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted. Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document) to hr@kedst.ac.uk. Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Wednesday 3rd July. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Josh Thomas, Deputy Chief Finance Officer on 01384 398117 or via email josh.thomas@heartofmerica.org.uk.

We know that a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We recognise that everyone brings unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our college, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

Heart of Mercia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

As part of the shortlisting Heart of Mercia Trust may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the  Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974