Paradigm Trust Address: Pipers Vale Primary Academy, Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW Salary: £38,220 - £40,777 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £22,932 - £24,466 per annum Hours: Part Time, 3 days a week, 52 weeks per year Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 Reference: 8557 Paradigm Trust is seeking to appoint a committed, conscientious, and self-motivated Management Accountant. As the Management Accountant, 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, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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 The successful candidate 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. The successful candidate 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 Trust's 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 on 01473 356250. 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, 23 March 2026. Interview date: Week commencing 23 March 2026. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) 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 Trust’s 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.