Group Accountant

Nord Anglia Education; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education provider based in London is seeking a Group Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role requires an ACA/ACCA qualified individual with a strong knowledge of IFRS, excellent Excel skills, and experience with financial consolidations. The successful candidate will be a key contact for finance managers and collaborate with external auditors, ensuring accurate financial reporting across the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with some post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Experience with group financial consolidations and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate key issues with Group Technical Reporting Manager.
• Point of contact for Regional and School finance managers.
• Collaborate with external auditors on reporting matters.
• Prepare audit deliverables and respond to auditor queries.

Skills

IFRS requirements

Excel (pivot tables, data analysis)

Preparing reconciliations and external reports

Problem-solving

Group consolidations and reporting

Statutory accounts and audits

Understanding of the education sector

International markets exposure

Accounting systems (Nav BC; OneStream)

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Overview

Group Accountant
6 month fixed-term contract.

Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office).

Nord Anglia Education - the world's leading private school's organisation is recruiting a Group Accountant. You will be joining the Finance team in our London HQ. London is our global headquarters where 200 colleagues across Finance, Risk, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 80+ schools in 30+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

The role

As Group Accountant your focus will be:

• Timely communication of key issues and decisions with Group Technical Reporting Manager and Senior Group Technical Analyst
• Point of contact to Regional and School finance managers
• Collaboration with external auditors, and external consulting teams
• Working with Legal, Tax, and FP&A teams on accounting and reporting matters
• Ensure complete and accurate financial reporting
• Analyse financial performance against budget and forecast
• Assist in preparation of technical disclosure notes for audits
• Support quarter-end reporting requirements
• Prepare audit deliverables and respond to auditor queries
• Support finance system upgrades or process automation initiatives

The Successful Candidate will possess

• ACA/ACCA qualified with some PQE.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS requirements
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis)
• Experience preparing reconciliations and external reports
• Practical approach to problem-solving
• Experience with group consolidations and reporting processes
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits
• Understanding of the education sector
• Exposure to international markets and working with multiple currencies
• Familiarity with accounting systems (Nav BC; OneStream)

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our "Create your Future" mindset - we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.

To Apply

Online applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.