School account management

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a busy and well-established school for an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team.This role is strictly for an experienced school or public-sector finance professional. No training will be provided. The successful candidate must be able to start and operate independently from day one.The roleThe Management Accountant will take responsibility for the delivery of accurate and timely management information and financial reporting for the school.Key responsibilities will include:Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysisSupporting the production, monitoring and forecasting of school budgetsWorking closely with senior leaders and budget holders to support financial planning and decision makingProducing financial reports for senior leadership and governorsMaintaining and developing financial controls and proceduresSupporting year-end processes and external audit requirementsMonitoring expenditure against budgets and investigating discrepanciesEnsuring compliance with financial regulations, policies and audit standardsProviding technical finance support to the wider school and trust finance teamThe ideal candidateProven experience working as a Management Accountant or senior finance officerPrevious experience within a school, academy or multi-academy trust environment is essentialAbility to carry out the role immediately with no training providedStrong experience of budget setting, forecasting and variance analysisExcellent attention to detail and a high level of financial accuracyConfident handling confidential and sensitive financial informationStrong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance staff and senior leadersStrong IT skills, including advanced use of finance systems and Microsoft ExcelSafeguarding and complianceThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.Candidates who do not already hold a valid Enhanced DBS must be willing to obtain one and cover the cost themselves.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.