3 education jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

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...

Finance Business Partner – CIP & PMO Financial Improvement Analytics Role Purpose To provide senior-level financial business partnering support to the CIP 2026/27 programme, strengthening the Trust’s financial management capability during the period of financial recovery. The post-holder will be embedded within the programme structure, providing dedicated financial expertise across Trustwide CIP projects and divisional improvement programmes. Working directly alongside Executive SROs, Programme Managers and the Recovery Director, this role ensures robust financial validation, accurate benefits tracking and credible savings reporting across the full CIP portfolio. This post bolsters the existing Finance Business Partner capacity to ensure the Trust’s financial improvement ambition is underpinned by robust analysis and real-time financial intelligence. The role will become the custodian of the PMO Tracker and work directly with the Recovery Director and Deputy Director of...

Finance & Payroll Officer Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in an education or school environment? Our client is seeking a Finance & Payroll Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute within an educational trust setting, ensuring financial administration supports both staff and students while remaining compliant with statutory and regulatory frameworks. Position: Finance & Payroll Officer Salary: £31,467.00 - £34,325.00 gross per annum Contract: Temporary Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday Reporting to: Finance Manager Core Responsibilities As the Finance & Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining the Trust's financial integrity within a busy educational environment. Your daily activities will include: Finance Duties: Accurately process all financial transactions from initial order to payment Maintain precise records using Access Education, Excel, and other databases...