Assistant Management Accountant

Good Shepherd Trust; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational organization is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial reporting and maintain the financial integrity of the Trust. The role involves preparing management accounts, reconciling ledgers, and supporting school administration teams. This position offers flexibility for homeworking and adaptable working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance. Previous applicants will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts and variance analysis.
• Ability to maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Proficiency in processing payroll journals and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Process payroll journals and ensure compliance.

Job description

Overview

To support the Management Accountant and wider finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial information, including monthly management accounts, budget monitoring and financial analysis. The post holder will also provide cover across finance functions and contribute to the implementation of new systems and processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial integrity and supporting the Trust's objectives.,

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis for the Trust and its school
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accruals and prepayments
• Process journals and assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Perform intercompany account reconciliations and process interbank transfers
• Record income and manage transactions of the central bank accounts
• Prepare and post payroll journals, including reconciliation of payroll control accounts
• Assist in updating financial forecasts and budget monitoring
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns
• Ensure the Trust's accounting records are accurate and up to date
• Provide financial information and support to school administration teams as required
• Liaise with and support school business managers in maintaining accurate financial records
• Contribute to the delivery of the Trust's central finance service
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the role, under the guidance of the Management Accountant

Please note that previous applicants will not be considered.

Flexibility

This role is based at our central Trust office in Guildford and may involve supporting schools across the Trust, depending on operational needs. We also offer the flexibility for some homeworking. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, including adjustments to start, finish, and break times to support a healthy work-life balance. If you have any preferences, please indicate them in your application.