Management Accountant

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Swindon is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance financial insights and support decision-making. This full-time and permanent role involves preparing financial reports, collaborating with budget holders, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will possess experience in both management and financial accounting, as well as proficiency with financial systems such as Open Accounts and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management and financial accounting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of monthly management accounts and statutory year-end accounts.
• Lead on balance sheet reconciliations and control account management.
• Assist with budgeting, reforecasting, and income recognition processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial systems proficiency

Education

Proven experience in management and financial accounting

Tools

Open Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Location: North Star & Queens Drive Campus

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for a Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial insights and supporting decision-making across the College. This is a great opportunity for a technically skilled, detail-oriented finance professional ready to contribute to high-quality financial management in a dynamic education setting.

Your Role Will Include:

Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and statutory year-end accounts

Leading on balance sheet reconciliations and control account management

Assisting with budgeting, reforecasting, and income recognition processes

Collaborating with budget holders and managers across the College

Providing system support and reporting using Open Accounts and other finance tools

Supporting project work such as the implementation of a new online payment system

Completing financial returns (e.g. ONS) and providing cover for VAT submissions and audits

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in management and financial accounting

Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with attention to detail

Proficiency in using financial systems (e.g. Open Accounts) and Microsoft Excel

Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and data protection

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.

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Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: North Star & Queens Drive Campus

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: between £36,006 - £40,308

We are looking for a Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial insights and supporting decision-making across the College. This is a great opportunity for a technically skilled, detail-oriented finance professional ready to contribute to high-quality financial management in a dynamic education setting.

Your Role Will Include:

Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and statutory year-end accounts

Leading on balance sheet reconciliations and control account management

Assisting with budgeting, reforecasting, and income recognition processes

Collaborating with budget holders and managers across the College

Providing system support and reporting using Open Accounts and other finance tools

Supporting project work such as the implementation of a new online payment system

Completing financial returns (e.g. ONS) and providing cover for VAT submissions and audits

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in management and financial accounting

Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with attention to detail

Proficiency in using financial systems (e.g. Open Accounts) and Microsoft Excel

Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and data protection

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.