Management Accountant

Education Partnership; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a finance professional to support budget managers and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of finance experience and strong analytical skills. This role offers extensive benefits, including generous leave and opportunities for professional development. Join a community dedicated to transforming lives through education.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Access to employee benefits platform

Health cash plans

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a finance role or finance department.
• Ability to collect, appraise, analyse and evaluate information.
• Experience of working to finance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support budget managers across various cost centres.
• Prepare monthly budget control statements.
• Provide management accounting service with advice and training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

GCSE Level 2 in English and Maths

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

AAT Level 4 or above (working towards CCAB qualification)

Job description

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Reference: 0983-25

About Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

At EPNE our ‘purpose yihiin' is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do.

Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”. Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve.

We nurture our very special culture. Ourunifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make”represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth.

Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in. Shaping futures for a better tomorrow,join ourchangemakingcommunity now.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report,Dy in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

• Proactive with a keen attention to detail.
• Team player that is able to work independently when required.
• Has good communications skills and is able to interact and influence budget managers across the College.

About the Role

• College wide role covering a portfolio of cost centres, supporting the budget managers.
• Part of six strong management accounts team and 16 strong finance team
• Opportunities to cross train with other team members for both cover arrangements and career experience/progression
• Hands on budget setting and forecasting
• Assistance with month-end reporting
• The College supports staff training towards professional qualification

Role Responsibilities

• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to budget holder knowledge and engagement.
• Provision of a quality management accounting service in respect of information, assistance, advice and training.
• Producing and analysing key financial information on performance across all budget headings.
• Preparation of monthly budgetary control statements for month end / year end processes to deadlines.

Qualifications

• GCSE Level 2 in English and Maths
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent or higher
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a finance role or finance department
• Experience of working to finance policies and procedures
• Ability to collect, appraise, analyse and evaluate information
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively to non-financial managers
• AAT Level 4 or above覆盖
• Working towards a recognised CCAB professional qualification
• Experience of working within a large and complex organisation

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part centered a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35‑48 days per year, plus public holidays – (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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