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Junior Management Accountant

£40k - £42k per annum
Full-time

Junior Management Accountant

Location: London
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Permanent
Salary: 42,000

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Veritas Education is working in partnership with a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Junior Management Accountant . This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about education and keen to play a key role in ensuring long-term financial sustainability and value for money across the Trust.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance , the Management Accountant will provide high-quality financial support to Headteachers, Trustees and senior leaders. You will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while supporting strategic financial decision-making across multiple schools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the annual and three-year budget-setting process across all schools in the Trust
  • Produce monthly forecasting and variance analysis, investigating and explaining key variances
  • Prepare termly management reports for Trustees and Governor meetings
  • Lead on benchmarking, financial metrics and investment appraisals
  • Monitor income and expenditure consistency and provide guidance to finance teams
  • Salary, payroll and pension reconciliations
  • Fixed asset accounting, capital grant monitoring and asset register management
  • Support statutory accounts preparation and ESFA returns (BFR, BFRO, AAR)
  • Deputise for the Director of Finance when required
  • Line manage and develop finance staff, delivering a high-quality finance service

Person Specification

Essential:

  • GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above)
  • Part-qualified CCAB accountant or fully qualified AAT
  • Minimum of 5years' accounting experience, including:
    • Budget setting and monitoring
    • Management accounts production
    • Financial statements and reconciliations
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, logical and mathematical formulas)
  • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to influence and challenge senior leaders
  • Proven experience working to deadlines under pressure

Desirable:

  • CCAB fully qualified accountant
  • Experience within education or the charity sector
  • Knowledge of academy financial frameworks and ESFA requirements
  • Knowledge of VAT, PAYE, pensions and company/charity legislation
  • Experience leading and managing staff and implementing change

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to work within a values-driven education environment
  • Strategic role with real influence on organisational sustainability
  • Supportive senior leadership and collaborative finance team
  • Career development and progression opportunities

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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