Management Accountant

Permanent

part-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference PR/MA_1773408318

Closing date April 13, 2026

Location Wakefield, United Kingdom

Type

Part-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Trust Management Accountant - Work via Veritas Education

Veritas Education is supporting a respected Multi-Academy Trust in West Yorkshire in recruiting an experienced Trust Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to play a key role in delivering high‑quality financial reporting and supporting strategic financial decision‑making across a multi‑school organisation.

The Role

As Trust Management Accountant, you will lead the production of monthly management accounts, consolidated financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for the Trust. You'll monitor budget performance, investigate variances, maintain robust financial controls and ensure the accuracy of key ledger postings, including prepayments, accruals, payroll journals and GAG reconciliations. You will also support treasury management, procurement activity, and the coordination of external audit requirements, ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and the Trust's financial regulations.

What We're Looking For

You will need:

• AAT Level 4, or part/fully qualified CCAB/CIMA/ACCA
• Experience preparing management accounts and consolidated financial reports
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, investigate and resolve variances
• Experience posting journals (payroll, GAG, prepayments, accruals)
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with schools and senior leaders
• Knowledge of VAT, audit preparation and financial regulations (desirable)

Why Work via Veritas Education?

• Weekly pay and competitive rates
• A dedicated specialist consultant supporting you throughout
• Access to long‑term, permanent and interim roles across trusts and schools
• Smooth registration process and ongoing professional development
• Strong, established relationships with MATs across the region

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'