Senior Project / Management Accountant in London

Job Description Senior Management Accountant Uxbridge High School | Permanent | Full Time | £49,054 – £53,171 per annum Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting Uxbridge High School with the appointment of a Senior Management Accountant. We are looking for a technically strong, fully qualified accountant to join the Finance Team at this exciting and ambitious school, playing a key role in strengthening financial management and supporting effective decision-making across the organisation. Uxbridge High School is a highly successful, oversubscribed co-educational academy for students aged 11–18, with more than 1,300 students, including 220 students in the sixth form. The school has a strong local reputation and is proud of its diverse and ambitious student body, dedicated staff and commitment to providing a gold standard education. The Finance Team plays a vital role in supporting the school's strategic priorities, ensuring strong financial management, accountability and value for money. As Senior Management Accountant, you will report to the Director of Finance & Operations and take ownership of a broad range of management accounting and financial management responsibilities. You will lead on the preparation of management accounts, budget monitoring, forecasting, reconciliations, cashflow reporting, payroll review and financial controls. A key part of the role will be providing clear financial insight and commentary to the Director of Finance & Operations, senior leaders, trustees and budget holders, helping ensure financial information translates into effective organisational decision-making. You will also have supervisory responsibilities, providing technical guidance to colleagues, reviewing finance work and helping to ensure the team consistently delivers accurate work to agreed deadlines. Leading on monthly management accounts, forecasts and budget monitoring Providing insightful variance analysis and financial commentary Supporting senior leaders and budget holders with financial advice Maintaining and reviewing key balance sheet and control account reconciliations Managing cashflow reporting and wider financial planning Reviewing and reconciling monthly payroll Supporting internal and external audit processes Supporting the five-year budget plan and integrated financial planning We are seeking a fully qualified accountant with a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS or equivalent. You will have a strong management accounting background and experience across areas such as management accounts, forecasting, budget monitoring, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes. Producing management accounts and financial reports Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Financial controls and reconciliations Audit preparation and supporting audit queries Improving financial systems and processes Advanced Excel and financial data analysis Knowledge of academy finance requirements, ESFA returns and school MIS platforms would also be desirable. You will be a confident communicator who can explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders, challenge appropriately and build strong relationships across an organisation. 34 days' annual leave, rising to 37 days after 10 years' continuous service ~ Local Government Pension Scheme ~ Early finish on Fridays ~ Private healthcare and wellbeing support ~ Staff wellbeing initiatives CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply ASAP to ensure you are considered.