Trainee Management Accountant Remote
Job description
Job Title: Trainee Management Accountant Reference No: 0000000191
Salary: (Scale E-F) £27,519 to £34,258 Hours of Work:38 hours per week (Full-Time)
Location: Remote Closing Date: Sunday 9th July 2023
(with regular travel to (Rugby, Nuneaton Interview Date: TBC
and Oxford) Start Date: TBC
Be part of the Academy Trust behind schools for children and young people with autism and/or additional needs.
About Us
MacIntyre Academies' mission is to become a leading Special Academy Trust that provides outstanding outcome-focused state education by promoting high aspirations, empowering parents as partners and successfully equipping every child for adult life.
We currently have 4 Academies. Endeavour Academy in Oxford opened in 2014 and is a residential academy for children and young people with autism and associated severe Learning difficulties aged from 9 to 19 years old. In 2015 we opened Discovery Academy in Nuneaton, for children with social, emotional and mental health needs and /or autism. In 2017 we opened Quest Academy also catering for children with SEMH and/or autism. Finally, in September 2020, Venture Academy based in Henley-in-Arden joined the Trust catering for pupils in years 5-11 (ages 9-16) who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and/or Diagnoses of Autism or an associated condition.
MacIntyre Academies benefits greatly from its sponsor MacIntyre, which over the last 50 years, has developed a strong reputation nationally, as a high quality, person centred organisation.
The Role
As a small but growing Trust, we are currently seeking a Trainee Management Accountant to join our Central Support Team who provide support services to all four schools within our Trust.
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive and confidential financial and support service for MacIntyre Academies. You will manage the month end process and assist in the preparation of management reports with variance analysis for several stakeholders across the Trust. Working with the Central Finance team you will ensure all aspects of month end are prepared in line with the timetable and produce reports and reconciliations to include P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow forecasts. You will collate and produce financial information for the scheduled internal auditing of operational services and contribute to the organisations end of year audit procedures. When requested, you will respond in a timely manner to operational colleagues request for financial information.
You will also be responsible for managing the relationship of our payroll third party provider ensuring compliance with Trust polices.
You will be supporting the growth ambitions of MacIntyre Academies Trust and securing additional income from foundations, trusts and grant making bodies which will help us further our mission and goals.
About You
This is an exciting role for someone eager to develop in their Finance Career. Working as an integral part of the Central Finance Team you will report to the Finance Manager assisting them in elements of the Finance function.
A strong team player, you will possess the ability to operate calmly under pressure and you will be prepared to work variable hours occasionally to meet the requirements of the post.
You will enjoy working with people in both a supportive and challenging manner, eager to improve processes and work through change in a positive way. You will be eager to develop in your finance career and study support can be provided for the right candidate.
The role can be based remotely with regular visits to our sites in Warwickshire and Oxfordshire, (and elsewhere as required) so your own transport and a willingness to travel is essential.
Benefits
In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement and local government pension scheme, as well as an Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing and access to our cycle to work scheme once you’ve completed your probation. We also offer enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave schemes (once you have a year’s service with us) and annual flu vaccinations.
*Salaries are Full-Time Equivalent and are dependent upon qualifications and experience
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,519.00-£34,258.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: 0000000191
