Managment Accountant

Job Title:

Management Accountant

Location:

East London

Hours:

36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary range: £37,404 - £39,572 per year

Contract:

Permanent

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an AAT qualified individual to join our Finance team as a management accountant.

You will support the Director of Finance and the Head of Finance in the financial management of the college and the production of accurate and timely managements accounts.

You will work closely with other managers across the College supporting budget holders in monitoring budgets, analysing and resolving variances in regular meetings. You will produce budget holder reports, challenge status quo and ensure value for money.

Attention to detail and experience of working in a similar environment is essential as you work closely with Director of Finance and the Head of Finance on financial planning, year-end accounts and in operating and improving internal controls within the finance function.

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme, discounted local gym membership, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2025 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.