Assistant Management Accountant

Faria Education Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Health & Wellness Allowance

Team socials

Support with qualification studies

Professional development opportunities

Unlimited book budget

Job summary

Faria Education Group in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly management accounts, working with senior management to ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will own balance sheet reconciliations, assist with financial models and variance analysis, and contribute to audit readiness while growing your finance career in a global education company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar finance role.

Responsibilities

• Own the balance sheet reconciliation for designated companies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse operational and financial data to provide insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing financial models and variance analysis.
• Help with preparing audit documentation and liaising with auditors.
• Business partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Balance sheet

Management accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Audit liaison

Variance analysis

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Faria Education Group is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant who is eager to develop their skills in a global environment. This role will help gather, analyze, and prepare financial data for our management team (at Alderley Park, Manchester). The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts, ensuring precision and efficiency in all processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the balance sheet reconciliation for designated companies
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyse operational and financial data to provide insights to management
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Assist in preparing financial models and variance analysis
• Help with preparing audit documentation and liaising with auditors
• Support with ad hoc financial analysis as requiredBusiness partnering with stakeholders across the business

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar finance role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Great attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, NetSuite) is a plus
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Fluent in English; Chinese desirable.
• Some exposure to AI, Claude, and Gemini.

Characteristics

• Proactive, self-motivated, and responsible
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Eager to learn and grow within the finance field
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong numerical aptitude
• Team player

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to a high volume of applicants.

WE OFFER

• Competitive salary is based on experience, and performance bonuses are based on KPIs
• Monthly Health & Wellness Allowance
• Team socials
• Support with qualification studies
• Professional Development opportunities
• Unlimited book budget

About Faria Education Group

Faria Education Group empowers over 4 million students and 10,000 schools across 155 countries. We deliver secure, innovative international education systems—covering curriculum management, admissions, teaching, and school communications—alongside top-tier online courses and revision programs like IB Diploma and Cambridge.

Transform education with our integrated solutions: ManageBac, OpenApply, Atlas, SchoolsBuddy, Pamoja, Wolsey Hall, and Oxford Study Courses.

https://www.faria.org/careers