Trust Accountant

Vacancy for Trust Accountant

(Supporting schools across Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire)

Salary:

Meridian Trust Grade 12, Points 36-40

£47,181 (Actual annual salary)

Hours:

37 hours per week

52 weeks per year

We are looking for a Trust Accountant to join our expanding Core Finance Team at Meridian Trust!

You will play an important role in ensuring the finance team comply with all internal and external financial regulations, the completion and submission of month end reports and development of common financial systems across the Trust. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the postholder will ensure the executive board, academy leaders and other key business leaders have the financial information to ensure best value in meeting the objects of the trust.

Our Trust Accountants are based largely in the schools they serve, schools will be allocated to the successful candidate likely within Bedfordshire and across the south of Cambridgeshire.

Please note this role will require travel between these sites within these areas or other areas within the trust where required.

The opportunity

To join a growing Trust with a breadth of opportunities

To successfully line manage a strong, fun and enthusiastic finance team through regular training and development

Work closely with members of the leadership team to support budget tracking and planning processes

Play a key role in month end checks for all school accounts

The ideal candidate

Good educational background including a professional qualification in accountancy (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA or equivalent)

Knowledge of Financial management processes and systems

Experience of ownership of budgetary and forecasting management

Proficient in data management

Knowledge of payroll

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Will be prepared to travel to work across a small group of schools

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.