Assistant Management Accountant

Halesowen College; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Halesowen College is seeking a dedicated Assistant Management Accountant to support its finance team. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within an impactful educational institution, providing valuable insights that shape the future of students.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local government pension scheme

Development opportunities

Structured development plan and ongoing CPD

Qualifications

• AAT-qualified or part-qualified, degree-educated in Accountancy/Finance.
• Demonstrable management accounting experience.
• Familiarity with financial software and comfortable learning ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and assist with month-end close.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by collaborating with department leads.
• Analyse variances against budget/forecast and recommend cost-optimisation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Attention to Detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

AAT-qualified or part-qualified

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial Software

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop your career in the education sector? As our Finance team continues to grow, we're creating this additional role of Assistant Management Accountant-join us at Halesowen College and play a key role in delivering financial insights that drive strategic decisions across the College.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts: Assist with month-end close, review postings, reconcile balances, and produce clear, accurate management reports.
• Support Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with department leads to gather assumptions, build annual budgets, and update rolling forecasts.
• Analyse Variances: Investigate variances against budget/forecast, highlight trends, and recommend cost-optimisation opportunities.
• Financial Reporting & Systems: Maintain and enhance reporting tools, ensuring data integrity within our finance systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior management and non-finance colleagues to explain results, provide actionable analysis, and support decision-making.

About You:

• Accounting Qualification/Experience: AAT-qualified, part-qualified, degree-educated in Accountancy/Finance, or demonstrable management accounting experience.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, familiarity with financial software, comfortable learning new reporting tools and ERP systems
• Analytical Mindset: Natural curiosity for numbers-able to spot anomalies, drill into root causes, and present findings in plain English.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication; confident presenting to senior stakeholders and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to accuracy, ensuring that all financial information is reliable and delivered on time.

Why Halesowen College?:

• Professional Growth: Structured development plan and ongoing CPD within a supportive Finance department.
• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to an institution that shapes young people's futures-your analysis will influence budgets, resource allocation, and student experience.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a friendly, inclusive team where ideas are welcomed and achievements are celebrated.
• Excellent Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, local government pension scheme and development opportunities.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and will undertake an Enhanced DBS, safer recruitment vetting and online checks for all successful candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received before the closing date.

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Details

Hours 37 hrs (Full-Time) Salary 28,007 - 33,875 per annum Based At Whittingham Road Campus Job Specification Download File Person Specification Download File Guidelines for Applicants Download Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy Download Safeguarding Policy Download Closing Date 16/06/2025, 11:00 AM