About Our Client
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 efficiencies, acquisitions, and growth across the wider organisation.
To be successful in this role, you will be operating at an experienced level and have a proven ability to form relationships with external stakeholders and auditors within the education sector.
Job Description
Duties and tasks of the School Accountant:
* Preparing month-end management accounts, reports, budgets, variance analysis, financial statements, 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
* Assisting in preparing long-term strategic budget planning information
* Attending budget holder meetings, presenting figures, and discussing variance analysis
The Successful Applicant
To be successful as the School Accountant, you will have:
* A relevant accountancy or business qualification
* Experience working within the education sector
* Currently operating at Accountant level and having worked closely with Directors and Senior Leadership Teams
* Experience in managing budgets
* Experience in monitoring funding and producing financial reports, including monthly management accounts and year-end audits
* Ability to analyse financial issues and interpret complex information, offering 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
What's on Offer
What they offer:
* Accrued holidays up to 33 days plus bank holidays
* Competitive pension contribution of 20%
* Well-being and occupational health services
* Loan schemes
* Free on-site parking
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