Overview Do you want to be help enrich the lives of learners worldwide? At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since. We provide technology and resources to the education sector supporting over 10 million students around the world. We work with 28, schools, nurseries, and education trusts in countries to deliver customer-centric solutions that improve education outcomes worldwide. What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification, we partner with schools, examination boards, central governments and other professional institutions, to enrich the lives of learners. We are a dynamic IT services organisation specializing in the education market, seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant. This role is ideal for a newly qualified accountant or someone with up to 2 years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and supporting the business with critical financial insights, and providing oversight and support to our offshore Record To Report (R2R) team. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Month-End Closing: Prepare and post complex journal entries, with review and approval of standard journals produced by the R2R team. Review and analyse balance sheet, including quality review of balance sheet reconciliations produced and approved by the R2R team. Review and analyse P&L statements. Ensure all month-end processes are completed accurately and on time Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts. Support the preparation of statutory accounts (including half year interim reporting) and annual audit process Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor and report on variances against budget/forecast. Cash Flow Management: Prepare cash flow forecasts. Manage day-to-day cash flow to ensure liquidity. Tax Compliance: Assist with VAT returns and other tax compliance activities. Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations. Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to support business decisions. Provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting. Qualifications and Skills Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or up to 2 years post-qualification experience. Strong understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS. Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in the IT services sector or education market is a plus. Experience What’s in it for you? At RM we have "My Work Blend @RM" which provides office-based colleagues with multi location and hybrid working options to suit them. As well as your office base, you can spend a proportion of your time working at other locations in the UK that suit your role and your life, including home, other offices, customer sites, distribution centres or on the move. We encourage you to discuss arrangements for this role with your potential line manager during the recruitment process. We expect how we make best use of hybrid working may continue to adapt as we adjust to our new ways of working. As well as a competitive salary and our core benefits package which includes private medical healthcare, life assurance and a Group Personal Pension Plan with higher contribution levels available, some roles are also eligible for a performance-related bonus. There are lots of voluntary benefits too. You could buy additional annual leave, join our dental plan, sign for a health assessment, or take part in our cycle to work scheme. You could even earn yourself an extra bonus for successfully recommending a friend or family member for a position within RM. To better reflect the society that we serve, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. To achieve this, we create teams of talented people from different backgrounds and experiences and strive to be a business where our people can bring their whole selves to work. We also want to make the recruitment process as inclusive as possible for everyone. Should you require additional support with your application or through the interview process, please contact us at. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.