Junior Management Accountant Farnborough, GB

iRock School of Music; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing finance team at a forward-thinking music education provider. As a Junior Management Accountant, you'll play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity while supporting the Head of Finance. This position is perfect for a detail-oriented individual eager to develop their skills in management accounting and financial reporting. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll contribute to key financial processes and enjoy a supportive environment that values your growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a fun and engaging industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Medicash Scheme

EAP programme

Opportunities for development

Annual company bonus scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Staff parties and events

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent required, with 2-3 years in a finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end routines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journals and assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Support budget monitoring and variance analysis.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Excel

Xero

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Education

AAT Level 4

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Xero

Access

Job description

Junior Management Accountant

Job Title: Junior Management Accountant

Reports To: Head of Finance

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (Office based)

Salary Band: Competitive

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Working Days: Monday - Friday

About us

iRock School of Music teaches 1000s of primary school children every week. We believe every child deserves a brighter future and our amazing rock & pop lessons develop social skills and boost confidence, by engaging with music in a fun way.

Due to rapid company expansion, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Management Accountant to join our emerging and growing finance team. The ideal candidate will support the Head of Finance in delivering timely, accurate financial reporting. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant looking to build technical depth in a high-impact finance team.

This role is crucial in helping us maintain financial health and integrity as we continue to grow. The successful applicant will have experience of management accounting and financial reporting and have an AAT qualification or part-qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (qualified by experience would be considered).

Proud Winners of the 2024 Education Business Award - Educational Resource (Primary)

Key Responsibilities:

· Prepare and post monthly journals

· Support the month-end and year-end close process

· Assist with preparation of internal reporting packs for senior leadership

· Manage payroll processing alongside HR and external providers

· Support budget monitoring and variance analysis

· Support with finance business partnering activities

· Assist with controls testing and controls improvements work

· Contribute to finance process improvements and documentation

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

· AAT Level 4 achieved and/or registered with ACCA, CIMA or equivalent and actively studying

· Experience in a similar finance role (2–3 years preferred)

· Strong understanding of core accounting principles and month-end routines

· Confident user of Excel and accounting systems (Xero, Access, etc.)

· Analytical, detail-oriented and able to work independently

· Proactive, solution-focused mindset with strong communication skills

· Strong organisation and time management skills

· Strong communication skills

· Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance

Benefits:

· 25 days paid holiday per year + bank holidays (FTE)

· Medicash Scheme (Cashback on healthcare appointments)

· EAP programme

· Opportunities to develop within the company

· Amazing staff parties including our annual conference

· Employee recognition scheme

· Annual company bonus scheme

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.

For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy