Assistant Management Accountant in Portsmouth

Location: Highbury Campus

Salary: £33,980.34 - £36,035.26 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term/Maternity Cover

About us: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and, in turn, a difference to our students’ learning journey. We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension.
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role: This role will be responsible for assisting the Senior Management Accountant in preparing the College’s Management Accounts and Financial Statements within the Finance team to service a multi-campus College.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including month‑end processes and postings.
• Contribute to effective cash flow management, forecasting, and financial reporting, including capital expenditure.
• Deliver finance business partnering support to budget holders across income, pay, non‑pay, and capital budgets.
• Assist with the College’s budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the production of financial statements, statutory returns, and papers for governors.
• Maintain robust financial controls, regulations, and procedures, and support internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the effective use of the Finance System and provide wider departmental and ad‑hoc support as required.
• Provide support to the RCCP process by completing the financial analysis of any proposed restructures.
• Complete a review of end of month payroll and track to RCCP and Establishment.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Minimum part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, CCAB or equivalent).
• Evidence of commitment to professional development.
• A good standard of Maths and English.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks: The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.