Management Accountant

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Hospital School is seeking a Management Accountant to support the Head of Finance with various operational financial tasks. This role involves preparing Management Accounts, analyzing financial data, and implementing finance process changes, all in an office-based environment within their stunning campus.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles is required.
• Experience in financial management needed.
• Ability to prepare management accounts and cash-flow projections.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Finance in operational financial management.
• Prepare Management Accounts and perform Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and cash-flow projections.

Skills

Technical accounting principles

Double-entry accounting

Financial management

Job description

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This role supports the Head of Finance with the operational financial management at the School, including preparation of Management Accounts, Balance Sheet reconciliations, detailed analysis and Cash-flow projections.

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18, set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

A recent ISI Inspection rated the school ‘excellent’, with the following comments from inspectors: “The School realises its aim to enable pupils to grow into the person they wish to become, fulfilling their potential and leaving very well prepared for life.”

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement. It is a stunningly beautiful campus with a strong sense of community and a collaborative working environment.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy required to start as soon as possible:

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

This role supports the Head of Finance with the operational financial management at the School, including preparation of Management Accounts, Balance Sheet reconciliations, detailed analysis and Cash-flow projections.

The successful candidate will work with the Head of Finance to implement changes to finance processes and procedures. Some of the financial processes at the School are complicated and the successful applicant will need a really thorough grasp of technical accounting principles, including double-entry.

Please note that if shortlisted for interview at the school, you will also be required to complete the Royal Hospital School application form.

It is an office based role.

Closing date 09:00 on Friday 27 June

Interviews will be held on w/c 30 June – we reserve the right to bring the deadline for applications forward.

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to [e-mail]

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on [e-mail] or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU