Management Accountant - Financial Reporting (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ipswich is seeking a Management Accountant to drive financial improvements and manage finances across multiple campuses. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and experience in a senior finance role. The role involves strategic leadership, business partnering, and compliance management. The college offers a supportive culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Modern campus facilities

Qualifications

• Achieved or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience in an education environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape financial strategy and support innovative projects.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior managers.
• Oversee management accounts, budgets, and cash flows.

Skills

High-level user of Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

BluQube

Power Query

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Management Accountant Financial Reporting (on-site)

Management Accountant - Financial Reporting (on-site)

Starting salary for part-qualified accountants is £36,114

Starting salary for qualified accountants is £41,604 per annum

37 hours for 52 weeks per year

Are you ready to make a strategic impact?

Suffolk New College is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Management Accountant to join our senior Finance team. In this pivotal role, you’ll partner with senior leaders, drive transformation projects, and help shape the financial future of our multi-campus College.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who thrives on innovation, continuous improvement, and making a real difference. You’ll be empowered to lead change, modernise systems, and influence decision-making at the highest levels.

What you’ll do

• Strategic Leadership: Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting innovative projects across the College.
• Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with senior managers and stakeholders, providing expert financial advice and influencing key decisions.
• Transformation & Innovation: Lead initiatives to modernise financial systems and processes, championing the adoption of new technologies and data-driven decision-making.
• Financial Management: Oversee management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a section of the Finance Team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Compliance & Assurance: Ensure full compliance with VAT, tax, funding body rules, and College financial regulations.
• Visibility: Enjoy visibility and work with colleagues across the College.

What we’re looking for

• Achieved, or actively studying in the final stage, a professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, with expertise in financial and management accounting.
• High-level user of Microsoft Excel and other Office products.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach and ability to drive change.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
• Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Experience with BluQube or similar accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• Experience in an education environment.
• Track record of initiating and delivering successful transformation projects.
• Professional Growth: Access to college, departmental, and personal development opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, innovative team where your ideas are welcomed and your expertise is valued.
• Excellent Benefits: Career average pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and modern campus facilities.
• BeSNC: At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re passionate about making a strategic impact and driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join Suffolk New College’s Finance team!

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.