Management Accountant

Location: Merstham

We Do Data  are recruiting on behalf of a well-established education based client in Surrey for a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders across the organisation, providing high-quality financial insight, supporting strategic planning and helping shape the future of education.

You'll work alongside Finance, MIS, HR, operational teams and other departments to deliver robust financial planning and continuous improvements to financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reports.

* Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.

* Monitor budgets and staffing costs, identifying risks and opportunities.

* Support payroll reconciliations and establishment monitoring.

* Assist with year-end accounts, audit preparation and statutory returns.

* Work closely with the MIS team to align financial planning with learner and funding data.

* Help improve financial systems, reporting and internal controls.

* Line manage a Finance Assistant and Finance Officer.

Requirements

* Relevant qualifications – ACCA / ACMA / CIMA (Full or part)

* Experience producing management accounts and financial reports.

* Strong budgeting, forecasting and business partnering skills.

* Excellent analytical and Excel skills with the ability to interpret financial data.

* Experience working with budget holders and presenting financial information to non-finance colleagues.

* Previous management accounting experience within education, the public sector or a complex organisation would be advantageous.

* Experience managing or mentoring finance staff is desirable.

* Experience working in the education sector is highly desirable but not essential

Package

* Salary: £45,000

* 37-hour working week

* Hybrid working

* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Local Government Pension Scheme

For more information and to discuss this opportunity further please get in touch with Dan Harvey at We Do Data  or apply as soon as possible.

We Do Data  (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants