Management Accountant
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to meetings across the South West)
Contract: Fixed Term from 4 January 2027 to 30 June 2027
Hours: 37. 5 hours per week
Start Date: 4 January 2027
Rate: £25. 00 - £35. 00 per hour, plus rolled-up holiday pay (dependent on experience)

Reed is delighted to be working in partnership with a Multi-Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Management Accountant on a six-month fixed-term assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience to support a complex, multi-site organisation. Experience within the education sector, particularly academies or Multi-Academy Trusts, would be highly advantageous.
The role is primarily remote, with occasional attendance required at meetings across the South West.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Support budget holders across multiple sites and departments.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare variance analysis and management commentary.
• Assist with year-end processes and audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

About You

The successful candidate will have

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Experience supporting multiple sites, entities or cost centres.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Education sector or Multi-Academy Trust experience would be highly desirable.

Benefits

• Predominantly remote working.
• Competitive hourly rate with rolled-up holiday pay.
• Opportunity to work within a large Multi-Academy Trust.
• Immediate exposure to strategic finance activities.
• Six-month contract from January to June 2027.