At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial insights and support to drive strategic decisions in education.
- Company: Join Bourne Education Trust, dedicated to transforming lives through education.
- Benefits: Generous pension, training opportunities, well-being support, and work-life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a commitment to safeguarding and equality for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education while developing your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in school finance or similar roles; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Salary: Support scales 11-12, £55,485 to £70,099
Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.
We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our team at Bourne Education Trust. The role will provide critical financial insights and support to the Trust's leadership team and School Business Leaders. The role involves analysing financial data, preparing reports, supporting schools and offering actionable recommendations to help drive the Trust’s financial planning and operational decisions.
About Bourne Education Trust: BET's strapline 'Transforming schools... changing lives' reflects our shared commitment that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are passionate about developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform - reimagining the future of education in our schools.
Details:
- Position: Management Accountant
- Location: London Boroughs of Richmond; Hammersmith and Fulham, with some travel to other schools
- Contract: Full time, Permanent
- Salary: Support scales 11-12, £55,485 to £70,099
Generous workplace pension through LGPS. Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service. Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests. Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform. Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes. Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work with SBLs to prepare annual budgets and 3 year forecasts as directed, working closely with SBLs and other senior staff.
- Identify risks and report to the Head of Management Accounts.
- Support SBLs with re-forecasting of budgets using the Trust’s budgeting software.
Requirements include:
- An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
- Excellent literacy skills.
- Interpreting financial reports and accounting information and identifying actions required.
- Experience of working in schools as a School Business Manager or similar role.
- Holds or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualification.
- School, Academy or MAT accounting.
- School/Charity/Third sector governance and reporting.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 5th October 2026.
Trust Management Accountant employer: Philip Southcote School
Philip Southcote School, part of the Bourne Education Trust, is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of students with special educational needs. With a strong focus on professional development, well-being support, and a collaborative work culture, we offer a rewarding environment where staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact. Located in Surrey, our commitment to inclusivity and family-friendly policies ensures that every employee feels valued and supported in their role.
