Management Accountant

Central Office Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

26 days holiday

Group Life Insurance

Westfield Health cash plan

CPD options

Flexible working

Job summary

United Learning is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Central Office in Peterborough, supporting multiple schools with timely financial information and analysis. You will prepare monthly management accounts, assist with budgets and forecasts, and collaborate with Finance Business Partners and central teams to empower school leaders in decision making.

AAT or equivalent qualification and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT or equivalent, qualified and continuing study for a recognised professional accounting qualification eg CIMA, ACCA.
• Knowledge of management accounting principles and techniques.
• Very good working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products. Knowledge of Access Dimensions is desirable.
• A strong team player providing assistance and support to colleagues when required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Very good attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environment with the ability to be proactive and bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the department as the group continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• The Role: Based in the Central Office in Peterborough and reporting to a Management Accountant Team Leader, this role is responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts for a number of schools within the group. Working closely with the Finance Business Partners, staff across the schools and other Central Office functions this is a pivotal role in providing schools with good quality financial information to empower them in decision making. This role also encompasses assisting with the schools’ budgets and forecasts preparation and supporting the wider finance team as required.

Skills

AAT

Management accounting

Excel

Team player

Education

AAT or equivalent

CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Access Dimensions

Job description

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Management Accountant

Central Office - Peterborough

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary £33,000 per annum dependent on experience Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full Time Region Peterborough

Job description

The Role

Based in the Central Office in Peterborough and reporting to a Management Accountant Team Leader, this role is responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts for a number of schools within the group. Working closely with the Finance Business Partners, staff across the schools and other Central Office functions this is a pivotal role in providing schools with good quality financial information to empower them in decision making. This role also encompasses assisting with the schools’ budgets and forecasts preparation and supporting the wider finance team as required.

About You

• AAT or equivalent, qualified and continuing study for a recognised professional accounting qualification eg CIMA, ACCA.
• Knowledge of management accounting principles and techniques.
• Very good working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products. Knowledge of Access Dimensions is desirable.
• A strong team player providing assistance and support to colleagues when required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Very good attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environment with the ability to be proactive and bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the department as the group continues to grow.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday
• Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
• Group Life Insurance Scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan and extensive range of employee benefits for eligible staff
• Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• A supportive team across the country.
• We are open to requests for flexible working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Further information

This vacancy closes at midnight on the 10th November 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a large volume of applications.