Management Accountant

• Paradigm Trust
• Address: Pipers Vale Primary Academy Raeburn Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EW
• Salary: 38220 - 40777 per annum (pro rata) Actual Salary 23241 - 24796 per annum
• Hours: Part Time 22.5 hours per week 3 days a week 52 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027
• Reference: 8762

Paradigm Trust is seeking to appoint a committed conscientious and self-motivated Management Accountant.

In this role you will join a friendly finance team based in Ipswich producing accurate management accounts while helping with budgets and statutory accounts.

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer the Management Accountant will ensure all regularity and statutory requirements of the Department of Education are met.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm youll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. Its a place where we work together helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff and so we value them accordingly.

At Paradigm youll be supported with your career goals with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path.

Staff health is extremely important to us and as part of Paradigm Trust youll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

What you will bring to the role

You will have the ability to work with others deal with competing demands and produce high-quality information for the purpose of statutory reporting and strategic decision-making.

You should have outstanding interpersonal skills be able to build trust and be a person of integrity whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family-friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

To find out more please view the Trusts offer to you.

For more information

If you would like to have a conversation with the Chief Finance Officer regarding this vacancy this can be arranged by contacting Jon Ruddock in the finance department by calling .

How to apply

Please read the Guidance Notes (pdf) and Job Description (pdf).

To apply please complete an online application by visiting the Paradigm Trust website.

Closing date:9.00 am 5 May 2026.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

As a trust we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful you will be required to comply with the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.