Financial​/Management Accountant

The Management and Financial Accountant will support the Finance Director in delivering both statutory and management accounting functions.

This includes preparing financial statements, performing balance sheet reconciliations, compiling management accounts, monitoring cash flow, budgeting, submitting OfS returns, and VAT filings, as well as providing insights on key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform strategic decisions.
The role also contributes to the development and implementation of finance processes, systems, and policies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
You will be working for a private education company. The role is three days in the office and two days from home.
Essential Qualifications & Experience Undergraduate degree and accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPA – part-qualified considered).Please only apply if you have excellent Excel Skills

Experience in higher education finance, management accounts, balance sheet reconciliation, budgeting, cash flow, and KPI reporting.

Experience submitting OfS returns and VAT filings; knowledge of SLC regulations a plus. Advanced Excel skills; ability to use or learn Tableau BI software.

Experience with Student Management Systems (e.g., Oracle on Demand, SITS).

Grade 3 (£48,180 to £54,930)
Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.00[Non-contractual flexible working scheme applies]
Working from home:

At the line manager’s discretion, the postholder may be permitted to work from home; this is subject to the postholder completing a satisfactory risk assessment of their home workstation and working environment.
Holidays (Paid):

Contributory pension scheme
Full details are available from the Finance Department
Main purpose of the role:

The Management and Financial Accountant will support the Finance Director in delivering both statutory and management accounting functions.

This includes preparing financial statements, performing balance sheet reconciliations, compiling management accounts, monitoring cash flow, budgeting, submitting OfS returns, and VAT filings, as well as providing insights on key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform strategic decisions.
The role also contributes to the development and implementation of finance processes, systems, and policies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Reporting to:

Finance Director

Location:

7 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3RA

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting Prepare financial statements, perform balance sheet reconciliations, review accruals and prepayments, and submit VAT returns.
Compile and analyse management accounts, highlighting variances against budgets and forecasts, and provide insights on key performance indicators (KPIs).Support annual budget planning, monitoring, and cash flow management, including forecasts for submission to the Office for Students (OfS).
Grants & Compliance Lead the preparation and submission of OfS funding monitoring returns and the annual OfS Financial Return.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, tax laws, grant conditions, and internal policies.

Assist with audits, coordinating with external auditors to ensure accurate and transparent reporting.
Payroll & Journals
Oversee the outsourced payroll function, including review of payroll reports and posting of journals to the general ledger.

Strategic & Operational Support
Support Finance team objectives and contribute to process improvements, systems implementation, and policy development under the direction of the Finance Director.

Prepare financial analysis and reports to support the Finance Director in providing insights to internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
Collaboration & Compliance Work collaboratively across teams and departments to deliver financial and operational objectives.
Ensure duties comply with all relevant regulations, including OfS, JISC, equality, consumer protection, data protection, and health & safety.

Maintain confidentiality of all personal and sensitive information.
The above is not an exhaustive list of tasks as…