Management Accountant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Four Squared

Four Squared

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Management Accountant

£40,000 - £49,000 depending on experience

Office based - term time hours available

Birmingham - non for profit organisation

THE ROLE

MAIN TASKS
Management Reporting & Budgeting

Producing monthly management accounts for the 5 individual schools and liaising with the schools to produce variance reporting against budget.
Assist in the development of the Trust budgets formation, collation and interrogation.
Undertake other such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade by the Director of Finance
Develop expertise in Trust wide systems: finance, budgeting, expenses, cashless software (ParentPay) and other relevant management reporting systems.

Ensure compliance with relevant legal, tax, accounting standards and guidelines

Have an awareness, understanding and knowledge of Department for Education (DFE), Education Funding Agency (EFSA) guidance and for Academies.
Completion of monthly VAT returns and an understanding and knowledge of HMRC rules and guidance in relation to Academies.
Data Collection for returns to statutory bodies from member Academies as and when required.

Understanding and implementation of Trust Finance Policies

Audit Assist with the gathering reports, reconciliations, schedules and other information

As requested to ensure successful annual audits (internal & external)
Liaise with the external auditors in professional and timely manner

Culture and ethos - proactively promote and demonstrate the Trust's vision and values in all aspects of work

Challenge, motivate and empower others to aspire to and attain ambitious outcomes
Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best accountancy practice
Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trust and its academies
Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

The ability to communicate financial information coherently and accurately as required to people stakeholders of either regardless of their level of financial literacy.
To have a high level of competency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel, and an ability to use formulas and analytical tools within the program.
Knowledge of the Xero and ApprovalMax software and its implementation
The ability to learn quickly and make best use of accounting systems.
Excellent organisational skills used in planning own work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience of accountancy software, financial systems and automated processes.
Qualified/Part qualified ACCA/CIMA, AAT (or equivalent accounting qualification).
Analytical, an excellent communicator and able to provide exceptionally high standards of professional integrity, previous experience of financial management is essential.
Ideally you will possess previous experience within a school finance / audit capacity, though this position may also suit a professional with a background within a Local Authority or Charity.