Management Accountant

Location:

Barnsley, office based 8.30am-5pm

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

At Operam Education Group, we bring together a portfolio of specialist regional education recruitment brands, each with deep local expertise and long-standing school relationships.

With a growing portfolio of 9 brands, including our latest and largest acquisition announced in May 2026, we continue to expand organically across our services and territories. As part of our group Value Creation Team, our Finance department plays a key role in supporting the growth across the group.

• Up to 34 days annual leave, plus bank holidays off
• Enhanced sick pay from 2 years’ service
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Birthday day off
• Wellbeing day off
• 3 Pledge days per year for volunteering
• Eye care support

As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting. You’ll play a central role in coordinating the month‑end close process while supporting the wider finance function with technical guidance and day‑to‑day accounting activities.

This is a hands‑on role with broad exposure across the group, offering the opportunity to contribute to a growing and evolving business environment.

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts
• VAT returns
• Support the team for technical help and queries
• Answer calls & e‑mails for the finance teams' shared inboxes and phone lines.
• Weekly and monthly reporting to the wider business
• Assist with the credit control.
• Maintain balance sheet recs and month end journals.
• Help with month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records.
• Assist and complete ad hoc requests
• Variance analysis
• Assist the payroll function

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and motivated to add value within a fast‑paced and growing group environment.

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
• ACCA or CIMA qualification (preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month‑end processes
• Good working knowledge of payroll processes and financial systems
  
  Excellent Excel skills and confidence using accounting software such as Sage or Xero
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage deadlines and coordinate effectively with stakeholders across the business
• A professional and discreet approach when handling confidential financial information

• Be part of a growing and ambitious group with a strong acquisition and expansion strategy
• Work across a diverse portfolio of successful education recruitment brands
• Gain exposure to multiple business functions and stakeholders
• Join a collaborative and supportive finance team
• Opportunity to contribute directly to group growth and value creation
• A business that values initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement

If you’re looking for your next step within a dynamic and growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.