Management Accountant

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious music conservatoire based in central London is seeking a part-time Management Accountant to support the Finance department. In this role, you will assist in preparing monthly management accounts and provide detailed financial analysis. The ideal candidate should have experience in accounting, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity for personal growth in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting is essential.
• Good standard of general education required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Provide detailed financial analysis.
• Support the business to maximize revenue and profitability.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Accountancy qualification or working towards

General education

Job description

The Royal Academy of Music is a stimulating and friendly environment with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 50 countries. Based in central London adjacent to Regent’s Park, we have been training musicians to the highest professional standards since 1822. Many of the world’s leading musicians and performers studied with us and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow’s musical leaders in a number of disciplines including classical, jazz, and musical theatre.

We seek a Management Accountant to join our Finance department. You will be responsible for assisting the Finance & Planning Manager preparing monthly management accounts and provide detailed analysis. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the business to maximise revenue and profitability.

The role sits with the area of the finance team that is responsible for financial planning, which also includes student fees. This is an exciting new role and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn and achieve personal growth within one of the best music conservatoires in the world. This role is offered on a part-time basis, three days per week (0.6 FTE).

You will be a team-player who has plenty of initiative and takes pride in working efficiently with great attention to detail. Previous experience in accounting, a good standard of general education, good excel skills and excellent interpersonal and communication and skills are essential requirements of this role. An accountancy qualification (or working towards this) and experience in higher education are advantageous.

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on Sunday 11 January 2026.

Interviews will be held online on Microsoft Teams on Monday 19 January 2026.

The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.