About You:

The ideal candidate will enjoy turning financial detail into clear, practical information that helps others make decisions. With excellent presentation and organisation skills, you will build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and connect finance with operational management. Your analytical, detail-oriented approach and strategic thinking will help schools use their resources to support the highest standard of education for our pupils.

You do not need an education-sector background to apply: we will provide full training in education finance. You will have experience of working in a finance environment and be AAT qualified or working towards the qualification; full AAT qualification is preferred. Education-sector experience is a strong advantage, but we equally welcome applicants who can demonstrate transferable skills from other sectors.

Essential:

Experience of producing management accounts
Experience of budget preparation
Experience of balance sheet and year-end reconciliations
AAT status or working towards AAT status
Excellent IT and excel skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be that written or oral
Motivational and striving attitude
Accurate and diligent work
Works well in a fast-paced and high-volume role
Passion for learning and development
A passion for Finance and supporting the provision of excellent education

Desirable:

Fully or part ACA/ACCA qualified
Degree or equivalent level of education
Experience of working within the education sector

Management Accountant

Role Description & Requirements