Assistant Accountant - #1687109

The BOA Group are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and aspirational Assistant Accountant to join the Trust Central Team at BOA Group.

The BOA Group is a unique and outstanding creative educational setting, committed to the highest standards of excellence. We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust offering creative hubs for the expressive arts and for specialist technical and digital skills. 

Currently comprising of three academies – ‘BOA Creative, Digital and Performing Arts’ (opened in 2011), ‘BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy’ (opened in 2021) and ‘BOA Digital Technologies’ (opened in September 2022) – located in the centre of Birmingham and within the hub of the creative and digital industries in the West Midlands, we benefit from superb facilities for academic, vocational and extra-curricular activities. 

THE ROLE:

BOA Trust is seeking an exceptional and motivated Assistant Accountant to join its dynamic finance team, working under the guidance of the Chief Finance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the financial operations of a thriving multi-academy trust, supporting three innovative academies that are at the forefront of creative and academic excellence.

With responsibilities spanning financial management, reporting, audit, compliance, and administration, the successful candidate will contribute directly to the Trust’s continued success and integrity. This position offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the BOA Group, with occasional travel to different academy sites as needed.

We are looking for a finance professional who is not only experienced—preferably with a background in the education or academy trust sector—but also proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised. Strong IT and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to meet deadlines and thrive under pressure. In return, BOA Trust offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where talent is recognised and nurtured.

For those working towards a Professional Accountancy Qualification, the Trust will provide support to help you complete your training and achieve full qualification. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a progressive and values-driven organisation.

The Group believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first-rate educational environment with excellent facilities, outstanding teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills.

If you are an outstanding financial professional and share the Academy Trust’s vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

HOW TO APPLY:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All offers are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and successful completion of a contractual probationary period.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form and supporting statement. Where appropriate, please state within your application your specialist subject(s) and other subjects and at which level you are able to teach.

CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.