Trust Management Accountant

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Management Accountant to join our central finance team based at Cheadle Hulme High School. Our team is at the heart of the Trust, delivering a valued, high-quality service to 13 schools and making a real difference to the education of our pupils and students every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and rewarding role, working across all education phases from pre-school through to sixth form. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial processes and providing insightful, timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making across the Trust.

Joining a supportive and collaborative team of eight, you will benefit from working alongside three qualified accountants who are committed to sharing their expertise and supporting your professional development. Whether you’re looking to deepen your experience or take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to grow, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.

To learn more about what the Trust offers, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, job-sharing and compressed hours.

Please note a full application must be submitted as CVs will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of individual background or circumstance.

The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. This is in line with statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.