Management Accountant Vacancy - School in West Sussex

Marchant Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in West Sussex is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial planning and reporting within the finance team. The candidate should possess a professional qualification and proven experience in management accounting, ideally in an educational setting. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, supporting budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential for this role. Full-time position available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally in education or charity.
• Strong numerical, analytical and IT skills with proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Supporting the annual budget and forecast process.
• Monitoring expenditure and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Assisting with audits, payroll and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

QuickBooks

Excel

Sage

IFRS

Education

Professional qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Management Accountant West Sussex

About the School

Our client is a highly regarded and forward‑thinking school located in West Sussex known for its strong sense of community, academic excellence and supportive staff culture. The school fosters an environment that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement across all departments.

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join the school’s finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial planning, budgeting and reporting processes, ensuring the smooth and effective management of the school’s financial operations.

Key responsibilities include :

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Supporting the annual budget and forecast process
• Monitoring expenditure and ensuring compliance with financial policies
• Assisting with audits, payroll and reconciliations
• Providing financial insight to the senior leadership and governors

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management accounting or finance role, ideally within an educational or charitable setting.
• Professional qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or working towards one.
• Strong numerical, analytical and IT skills with proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

Application

If you are a dedicated and detail‑oriented Management Accountant looking to join a supportive and well‑established independent school in West Sussex, please send your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

Key Skills

• Accounting Software
• Account Analysis
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• IFRS
• Asset Management
• Business Management
• Cash Management
• Sage
• Microsoft Excel
• E-Commerce
• Systems Analysis

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1