Management Trust Accountant

Title: Management Trust Accountant (Education/ MAT Finance)
Location: South West London area
Contract: Interim Contract – Initial 6 Months on-site
Rate: £300-£350 per day (Inside IR35 through umbrella)

We are working with a large and growing Multi-Academy Trust seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to provide additional capacity during a period of significant change and development within the finance function.

This is a hands-on role supporting multiple secondary school settings, with responsibility for management accounting, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running and provide immediate support to an established finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and analyse monthly management accounts
• Support budget monitoring, forecasting, and budget planning activities
• Investigate variances and provide meaningful financial commentary
• Deliver accurate financial reporting to senior stakeholders
• Work closely with school leaders and operational teams
• Support finance systems, processes, and reporting improvements
• Assist with tracking and reporting of capital and improvement projects
• Provide additional finance capacity during a period of organisational change
• Ensure financial information is delivered accurately and within required deadlines

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), academy trust, or school finance environment
• Strong management accounts experience
• Proven background in budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements

The role requires an onsite presence initially to ensure a smooth handover and integration into the team. Following this period, a hybrid working pattern will be available, with a combination of onsite and remote working.

Candidate Profile:
We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong education finance background and can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with solely commercial or corporate finance experience are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

If you have proven MAT or school finance experience and are available for an immediate interim opportunity, please share your CV.