The Howard Academy Trust are delighted to announce an additional role within the Central Operations Team. This role has arisen due to Trust growth, having an additional secondary school joining us in September 2024.

If you are looking to build your career in accounting or work within the academy sector this will be the right opportunity for you. The successful candidate will need Maths & English GCSE or equivalent Grade B and above and AAT qualified or other equivalent qualification. You will need to have experience of working with purchase and sales ledger systems, payroll systems and financial systems.

This is a full time, 37 hours per week, permanent position, paid on NJC scale C1 points 6 - 19 (FTE £23,893 - £29,777).

The Trainee Management Accountant will undertake responsibilities as a member of the Central Trust Team to provide efficient and effective support to meet the Trust’s core Finance responsibilities. They will work closely with the Management Accountant, Finance Manager and Executive Finance Business Manager to deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts. This post is intended to grow with the Trust and a CCAB training package is included.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day you will enjoy

• Competitive Salary package
• LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
• Heavily subsidised private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jabs
• A welcoming work environment and a great team

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.?We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.