Management Accountant

Summary:

Management Accountant role with a focus on financial reporting and forecasting at a school.

About the School:

A school committed to providing high-quality education and training, with a strong focus on meeting the needs of the local community and industry. It offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses supported by modern facilities and strong industry partnerships.

The Opportunity:

As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting. This role is essential in supporting the school’s financial performance and decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including posting of accruals, prepayments, and journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage the month-end close process, including production of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Undertake continuous review and monitoring of ledgers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with financial controls.
• Produce clear and insightful narrative commentary for pay and non-pay variances, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce accurate forecasting of income, expenditure, and cashflow to support proactive financial decision-making.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing documentation for financial statements, external auditors, and internal audit, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and funding body requirements.
• Responsibility for the monthly updating of the College Financial Forecasting Return (CFFR), ensuring alignment with the management accounts and compliance with DfE requirements.
• Lead on the payroll process, including production of accurate pay forecasting/modelling through liaison with Human Resources.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Level 4 AAT or equivalent
• Experience with computerised accounting systems
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of computer literacy (MS Excel/Word)
• Ability to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies and enhancing value for money

Preferred

• Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting
• Experience in a further education or similar environment
• Experience with payroll processes
• Experience with capital grants and financial compliance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative working environment