Management Accountant

3 days ago


Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant to join our team at St George's Weybridge, a leading independent co-educational Catholic day school in Surrey. As a key member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for leading a team of 4 staff and influencing the role to drive business growth and improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day running and activities of the Finance team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks and adherence to reporting deadlines.
  • Manage electronic archiving and control information on the Accounts drive.
  • Ensure all staff work within Finance Policies and Procedures as set by the Board of Governors.
  • Act as the first point of contact for the Finance team on technical accounting matters.
  • Support the Director of Finance in developing the careers of other Finance team members through day-to-day support, training, and opportunities for development.
  • Arrange personal development reviews and external training as necessary.
  • Identify opportunities for driving efficiencies into existing processes by supporting and implementing initiatives to increase automation and technology use.
  • Produce accurate and timely management accounts packs from Sage, presenting to the Director of Finance each month, including forecasting.
  • Support the Director of Finance in compiling the overall School budget for presentation to Governors, ensuring all nominal accounts are reconciled and discrepancies dealt with.
  • Manage the fixed asset module, ensuring depreciation is posted to Sage before month-end procedure.
  • Support the Director of Finance in capex budgeting, including capital bids, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment for fixed assets.
  • Oversee daily posting of bank transactions, ensuring accurate recording in Sage 200 and timely bank reconciliations.
  • Support the Director of Finance in ensuring bank mandates are up-to-date and controls are aligned to Financial Control Procedures.
Requirements
  • Professional financial qualification, such as CIMA or ACCA.
  • Previous experience in finance work, preferably in education, particularly in the independent sector.
  • Sage 200 Accounting program or similar.
  • Understanding of charitable accounting and legislation.
  • Understanding of GDPR and relevant financial legislation.
  • Full understanding and experience of preparation, execution, and presentation of management accounts to key stakeholders.
  • Management experience.
  • Understanding and appreciation of the Catholic school environment and interest in the independent school sector.
  • Commitment to providing a quality service and high level of customer care.
What's on Offer

Hybrid working arrangement
Pension - employer contribution 10% and employee contribution 5%
Free parking
Free meals
50% school fee remission
Life & personal accident insurance
Medical support and employee assistance programmes



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