Early-Career Trust Management Accountant

London South East Colleges Group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Colleges in Orpington, England is seeking a Junior Trust Management Accountant to join our Finance Team. You will support the timely reporting, budgeting and forecasting within the Trust and work closely with the Trust Management Accountant to maintain strong financial controls.

You will assist with monthly management accounts, monitor budgets, and provide financial information to School Business Managers and budget holders to help manage expenditure effectively.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 finalist or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Willingness to study towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Good Excel, IT and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and investigate variances.
• Maintain accruals, prepayments, fixed asset and lease schedules.
• Complete regular control account reconciliations and prepare journals.
• Provide financial support to schools and budget holders.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 finalist or equivalent in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Willingness to study ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

London South East Colleges in Orpington, England is seeking a Junior Trust Management Accountant to join our Finance Team. You will support the timely reporting, budgeting and forecasting within the Trust and work closely with the Trust Management Accountant to maintain strong financial controls.

You will assist with monthly management accounts, monitor budgets, and provide financial information to School Business Managers and budget holders to help manage expenditure effectively.