Management Accountant

Inspired Education; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education is seeking a diligent and proactive Management Accountant to join our Group Finance team in London. This role involves supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and enhancing internal controls across multiple international entities, making a substantial impact on our financial operations and overall educational mission.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Sound knowledge of accounting up to trial balance.
• Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

Responsibilities

• Support production of monthly P&L for multinational entities.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

AAT, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired Education Group is seeking a diligent and proactive Management Accountant to join our dynamic Group Finance team in London. This is a head office role supporting multiple international entities, contributing to the efficient and accurate financial reporting and control across the Inspired global network. The successful candidate will be key in ensuring the integrity of monthly accounts, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and enhancing internal controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the production of monthly P&L for multiple multinational legal entities, including posting journals.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and key month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, amortisation).
• Analyse P&L (actuals vs budget/forecast) and assist with reporting packs.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and financial controls.
• Support quarterly VAT reporting and other tax filings.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and responding to queries.
• Maintain general accounting systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Provide cover for AP and bank reconciliations during leave periods.
• Collaborate with and support Management Accountants and the Financial Controller.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication skills across departments and cultures.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset within global and virtual teams.
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with JD Edwards (desirable).
• Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA preferred).
• Sound knowledge of accounting up to trial balance.
• Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com