Post: Management Accountant Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: Grade 8, SCP 37 - SCP 39 (£45,441 - £47,420 FTE) Working Type: Full Time 37 hours, 52 weeks Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender''s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We are a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 29 academies; 16 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions. We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care. We are seeking a Management Accountant, to work in its central team based at ESSA Academy. It is essential that the successful candidate is at least AAT qualified and will have practical experience working in a financial environment (preferably in the academies sector). The successful candidate will also have a good level of knowledge and understanding of finance systems including; reconciliations, forecasting, budget setting, cash flow forecasting, experience of playing a role in both internal and external audits, experience of supervising staff and evidence of payroll, HMRC and other ..... full job details .....