Trust Accountant Hybrid; Education

Our client a leading educational organisation in Birmingham is seeking a proactive and technically strong Trust Accountant - 12 Month Contract to join its central finance team.

Our client is a large, high performing Multi Academy Trust with a strong track record, operating from dedicated offices in Birmingham.

As Trust Accountant reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support and lead on key financial accounting processes, including:

• Leading the management accounting cycle for central office budgets (budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting)
• Line management of the purchase ledger team including undertaking regular one to one meetings
• Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and managing audit queries
• Ensuring robust balance sheet controls, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Cash and treasury management, including BACS checks and faster payments
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and managing HMRC relationships
• Overseeing accounting for investment portfolios, property assets, special funds and endowments
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules

• Experience in education, charity or a not-for-profit setting
• Staff management experience
• Understanding of property / investment accounting (highly desirable)
• Experience with PS Financials (highly desirable)
• Be able to start in June 2026 for this 12 Month Contract