Financial Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago


Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom Ivy Rock Partners Ltd Full time
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We are seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant to join our team at Ivy Rock Partners Ltd. As a key member of our finance team, you will play a critical role in the financial planning and decision making of the School.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Financial reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and financial commentary.
  • Analysis of financial information: Provide insights to drive business strategy and operational efficiencies.
  • Preparation of statutory accounts: Liaise with external auditors during the audit process.
  • Budgeting and forecasting: Prepare annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with departmental managers to ensure accurate and achievable budgets.
  • Cost analysis and controls: Identify and implement strategies to reduce business costs and improve efficiency.
  • Ad hoc responsibilities: Manage the implementation of VAT and filing of VAT returns, including developing processes for the introduction of VAT.

Person Specification:

  • ACCA, ACA or CIMA/CIPFA qualified, or suitably qualified by experience with financial acumen and strong relevant experience.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and deliver results.
  • Strong ownership and accountability along with a \"can-do\" attitude. Willing to contribute and take responsibility.
  • Strong analysis and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Experienced in financial accounting, preferably gained within the educational sector or similar organisations.
  • Possess a good understanding of VAT and payroll regulations.
  • Excellent IT skills with experience of WCBS PASS and iSAMS desirable.
  • Resilient and tenacious, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure within a complex and busy environment.

Working Hours:

The basic hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round, although flexibility in these working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role during peak times.

Salary and Benefits:

  • A salary of circa £50,000 per year is available for this post, depending on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidate.
  • Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum excluding bank holidays.
  • School lunch.
  • Free parking.
  • Membership of the school's defined contribution pension scheme is available.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Membership of the school's fitness centre.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free or reduced price tickets to events in The Space, our Performing Arts Centre.
", "company": "Ivy Rock Partners Ltd"}

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