North East Learning Trust - "Every child experiences excellence every day."The North East Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust founded by The Academy at Shotton Hall in Peterlee.A family of 13 schools, NELT also deliver initial teacher training through their outstanding school-based provider, North East SCITT, to ensure new teachers are trained to the highest standards. North East Learning Trust exists to give children across the North East of England the very best education and is founded on deeply held principles that every child has the right to an excellent education.The Trust holds a simple vision that "Every child experiences excellence every day." This is shared by all schools and staff in the Trust and is the guiding principle of everything they do. Nigel Wright are delighted to be partnering with North East Learning Trust as they embark on the next phase of their exciting growth journey.Job Role: Management AccountantIf you are passionate about improving financial performance and supporting educational excellence, this could be your next step role! North East Learning Trust are looking for a Management Accountant to join their central Finance team.This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the financial success and improvement of the schools and requires the successful applicant to have a good understanding and demonstrable experience of month end process, plus a keen eye for detail.Areas of responsibility will include...

Strategic Partnership: Act as the primary contact between school leadership teams and the central Trust team, ensuring effective communication and support for financial planning and decision-making.
Financial Reporting: Produce accurate, timely management accounting reports and KPI dashboards. Coordinate month-end close down and reconciliations to ensure financial precision.
Budget Oversight: Support schools through the annual budget-setting cycle and provide advice on long-term financial planning. Oversee procurement decisions and approvals and maintain accurate forecasts to support long term sustainability.
Resources & Planning: Develop and implement strategies for financial management, budget forecasting, capital planning and income generation. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to enhance resource utilisation, aid decision making and drive financial performance.
Compliance & Control: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and internal policies. Maintain financial records, oversee asset registers, and support audits.

This Management Accountant role is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation, who are truly values led. Whether you've just completed your AAT studies and are looking to start studying CIMA, or you're already part way through your chartered qualifications, do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible.Management Accounting experience is essential, and you'll need to have excellent communication skills in order to build relationships with budget holders and departmental heads. What's in it for you?

Flexible working arrangements
Hybrid working (3 days office based)
Generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days plus bank holidays
Local government pension scheme
Modern office spaces
Many other benefits such as wellbeing resources, discounts and access to learning and development

ApplicationPlease apply within, or contact Niamh Hodge at Nigel Wright for further information ( - )