Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant - West Midlands (hybrid) - 3 Months plus - up to £300 per day (umbrella)

Your new company
A large Multi Academy Trust in the West Midlands, operating across a wide school network, is looking to appoint an Interim Management Accountant to support its finance team. The Trust is continuing to grow and is focused on strong financial management, transparent reporting, and effective use of resources to support school improvement.

Your new role You will take responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for both the Trust and individual schools, preparing consolidated reports, and delivering clear variance analysis. You'll support the annual budget cycle, work closely with school leaders and business managers, and contribute to year-end processes including audit preparation. A key part of the role involves business partnering with a group of schools, offering data-driven financial advice, ensuring compliance with ESFA requirements, and maintaining robust financial controls.
What you'll need to succeed

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Strong management accounting experience within a Multi-Academy Trust

Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel capability

Confident presenting financial information to non-finance colleagues

Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to build strong working relationships

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work in a supportive, values-driven Trust environment

Hybrid working (typically 2 days on site, 3 days from home)

Opportunities for professional development

Potential for the role to become permanent

What you need to do now
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