Management Accountant (Newly qualified)

TES FE News; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent independent school in South Croydon is seeking a newly qualified Accountant to handle financial administration and reporting. The role demands strong organisational and analytical skills along with proficiency in Excel and accounting software. The school aims to attract diverse candidates and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. Interested candidates should apply promptly as reviews and interviews will happen continually.

Qualifications

• High standard of administration skills expected.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Excel spreadsheets and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Support financial administration processes.
• Prepare financial reports and statements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Recently qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

Fixed term, Full-time, Full year contract

Salary: Competitive salary

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1525 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

With a reputation for holistic endeavour, Whitgift enjoys an unparalleled reputation for delivering a genuine combination of academic excellence and all-round achievement. The co-curricular programme – which provides every one of its students with an exceptional range of clubs and societies across academic departments and beyond – was recognised by ISI in our recent inspection at the end of the Lent Term 2025 as a “significant strength”. We believe in breadth and depth of opportunity, high aspiration, and a “can-do” and engaged attitude: key ingredients for preparing the young people in our care brilliantly for the rest of their lives.

We are seeking to appoint an organised, self-motivated and analytically minded newly qualified Accountant. A high standard of administration skills will be expected including a strong proficiency in the use of excel spreadsheets and accounting software.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

From the School's website: https://www.whitgift.co.uk/vacancies, for further information select the white 'documents available' button at the top left of the advertisement, and the green 'apply' button on the top right for the online application form. For general queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities). It is an offence to apply for a role at the school if you know that you are barred from regulated activity with children.