Term: 12 months Fixed Term Contract, full-time (40 hours per week) working Monday - Friday
Salary: Competitive (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Closing date: 9:00 am on Friday 4th October 2024
Start date: October 2024****Location:** Office based model with flexibility.
At Sparx, we love the energy that comes from being together in the office. Collaboration and connection drive our success, so we encourage everyone to be here as much as possible. That said, life happens! If you need to do the school run, wait in for the plumber, or handle an unexpected errand, we get it! Our Responsible Flexibility approach means you can manage those moments without worry—because we trust you to get the job done.
Ready to take your career to the next level while making a tangible difference?
If you're a Management Accountant that wants to make a real impact and join a team that moves with purpose, then look no further!
About the role:
Are you ready to elevate your career and be part of something truly impactful? We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Management Accountant to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. As a vital member of our small, dynamic finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting our ambitious growth plans as we aim to transform the lives of 5 million learners globally by 2030.
In this role, you won't just crunch numbers—you'll gain hands-on experience across every corner of our business, working closely with our Financial Controller and Assistant Management Accountant. You'll help embed efficient end-to-end processes and deliver insightful reporting that drives real value, all while contributing to a mission that matters.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Take charge of our monthly management accounts, delivering insightful reports and analyses that you'll present directly to key stakeholders.
- Oversight of the Sales and Purchase ledger, including credit control, bank reconciliations, PO management, expense processing and General Ledger management.
- Forge strong partnerships with departmental budget holders, offering support and challenge to drive financial success.
- Champion system improvements and new integrations,, including CRM and payment portals, ensuring seamless operations.
- Lead the year end Statutory Account preparation and provide audit oversight.
- Provide crucial ad hoc project support and financial analysis to aid business decisions.
- Ownership of UK and International VAT compliance.
- Drive continuous process improvement by refining and improving our accounting practices, ensuring we operate efficiently and effectively.
- Work collaboratively with finance and non-financial colleagues to ensure financial reports are clear and add value.
- Support and mentor our more junior members of the team.
Job requirements
About You:
We're seeking someone who's not just skilled in finance, but also passionate about making a difference through education and technology. You're resilient, enthusiastic, and always ready to learn. In our fast-paced environment, you'll need to be flexible, adapting quickly to the evolving demands of our growing business.
Your drive to work in educational technology comes from a genuine desire to create positive outcomes for students and teachers alike. You thrive on collaboration, engaging with your team to achieve great things. We want ambitious, creative minds who naturally aim for excellence, challenge the norm, and are eager to make a real impact.
What You'll Need:
- Qualifications: Newly qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA).
- Experience: Strong background in finance and CRM systems (SageX3 experience is a bonus, but not required).
- Influence and Challenge: Ability to influence, support, and challenge non-financial colleagues effectively.
- Flexibility: A proactive and adaptable approach to meet the changing demands of our business.
- Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and numerical skills with a talent for problem-solving.
- Adaptability: Quick to pivot when faced with changing or conflicting priorities.
- Communication: An articulate communicator, confident in explaining, presenting, and discussing financial and business information.
Interview Process:
1st Stage: Virtual Screening Call - A chance for us to learn more about you and your experience, as well as for you to get to know more about us!
2nd Stage: We'll schedule a virtual interview with our Financial Controller and a member of our People Team. This is your moment to shine—showcase your skills and personality.
3rd Stage: You'll be invited for an in-person interview at our offices. You'll meet our management team, tour our amazing workspace, and complete a task to demonstrate your skills in action.
Sparx does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. Therefore, we are unfortunately not able to process any applications that require sponsorship.
Benefits of working with us:
We're about living life, not putting it on hold. Sparx Learning employees have the opportunity to enjoy a whole range of benefits, a few of which include:
25 days annual leave, rising each year with length of service, to a maximum of 30 days, plus the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave.
Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance, life assurance, virtual GP and an employee assistance programme.
Company pension.
Enhanced family leave and pay.
Paid sabbatical with qualifying length of service.
Individual Personal Development budget.
Sustainability is something we are passionate about, so we have a range of environmentally friendly benefits including green travel incentives, an electric car lease scheme and cycle to work scheme.
When based in the Exeter office, employees can enjoy locally produced, organic, free cooked meals.