School Accountant
Permanent
Part time or full time (hours to be discussed)
Wirral
Client Details
As School Accountant you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic development of a school on the Wirral. You will be a key member of the team working closely with the Head of Finance to drive efficiency's, acquisitions and growth across the wider organisation.
To be successful in this role you will be operating at an experienced level, have proven ability to form relationships with external stakeholders and auditors within the education sector.
Description
Duties and tasks of the School Accountant:
- Preparing month end management accounts, preparing reports, budgets, variance analysis and financial statement and P&L
- Year end accounts production and liaising with external auditors
- Presenting MI and company financials to Directors
- Operational support and acting as the go-to person for effective communication between the Directors and the wider team
- To assist in preparing long-term strategic budget planning information
- Attending budget holder meetings, presenting figures and discussing variance analysis
Profile
To be successful as the School Accountant you will have:
- A relevant accountancy or business qualification
- Worked within the education sector
- Currently operating at Accountant level and worked closely with Directors and Senior Leadership Teams
- Experience in managing budgets
- Monitoring funding and production of financial reports including monthly management accounts and year end audits
- Ability to analyse financial issues and interpret complex information and offer sound and professional advice
- Commercial awareness and ability to achieve value for money
- Able to work to tight deadlines and communicate company needs to the wider business and stakeholders
Job Offer
What they offer:
- Accrued holidays up to 33 days plus bank holidays
- Competitive pension contribution 20%
- Well being and occupational health services
- Loan schemes
- Free on site parking