Assistant Management Accountant

Robertson Bell is excited to be partnering with a forward-thinking educational trust to recruit a new Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing finance team at a pivotal time, with real scope to make an impact across multiple sites.

Working as part of a central finance function, the Assistant Management Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial data.

Supporting the Senior Finance Manager, this role combines hands-on financial control with analytical work that supports strategic decision-making and value-for-money across the organisation.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take ownership of key finance processes across a dynamic, multi-entity setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances to ensure integrity of accounts
• Producing monthly cashflow forecasts to inform investment decisions and maintain healthy liquidity
• Posting accurate month-end payroll journals and overseeing salary benchmarking across locations
• Reviewing and booking income and expenditure to maintain up-to-date financial records
• Leading on accruals, prepayments and deferred income postings for robust month-end close
• Ensuring funding is correctly recorded and maximised from relevant external sources
• Supporting statutory and management reporting through clear and reliable data preparation
• Preparing insightful KPI packs and financial schedules for board-level review
• Assisting with year-end accounts, audit preparation and ad hoc analysis projects

This Assistant Management Accountant will benefit from joining a highly driven and commercial team. You will be required to be on site five days a week at the head office near Purley and will have access to flexible working hours.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Part or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Technically proficient with a solid grasp of accountancy principles and double entry bookkeeping
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and confident working with large and complex datasets
• A natural problem solver, comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a busy environment
• An effective communicator who builds strong relationships and enjoys being part of a team
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable using financial systems to produce reports and analysis

Applications are being considered on a rolling basis, so early application is advised. Please apply now to arrange a confidential conversation.