Senior Management Accountant

Full details of the job.

• Vacancy Name
• Vacancy Name Senior Management Accountant
• Vacancy Number
• Vacancy Number VN2795
• Location City
• Location City London
• Employment Type
• Employment Type Fixed Term Contract

About us

We serve over 18,000 customers, employ 1,600 people, and generate over £288 million in revenue annually.

Backed by private equity, our rapid growth - both organic and through acquisitions - means we’re constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of schools, educators, and learners.

With central teams across technology, finance, people, and marketing, we’re now entering an exciting transformation phase - simplifying how we work, consolidating contracts, and strengthening supplier relationships to build a more sustainable, efficient future.

About the job

About the Role

Working closely with Finance Operations and wider business stakeholders, you'll take ownership of month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, management accounts, and financial analysis.

You'll also support budgeting, forecasting, audit activities, and continuous improvements to financial processes and controls.

Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll line manage and develop two junior team members, helping to build capability, drive high standards, and ensure the smooth delivery of finance activities throughout the reporting cycle.

Key responsibilities will include

Month‑End & Reporting

• Owning the preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities.
• Producing variance analysis and performance reporting to support business decision‑making.
• Maintaining the integrity of the general ledger through accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing accruals, prepayments, journals, and other month‑end adjustments.
• Supporting the production of management reporting packs.
• Collaborating with Finance Operations to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities through financial analysis and insight.
• Assisting with year‑end processes and external audit requirements.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit readiness.
• Contributing to improvements in financial governance, reporting accuracy, and process consistency.
• Line managing and developing two junior team members through coaching, feedback, and support.
• Reviewing journals, reconciliations, and reporting outputs to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Allocating and prioritising workload, particularly during month‑end and year‑end cycles.
• Acting as the first point of escalation for technical finance queries.
• Promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

About you

You’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities, analysing complex financial information, and building effective relationships with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

You’ll ideally have

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be part‑qualified with equivalent experience).
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring team members.

You’ll also demonstrate

• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A collaborative and supportive approach.
• Integrity, professionalism, and accountability in everything you do.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high‑quality work.

What we Offer

Our Benefits

Whilst we work in a hybrid way, with collaboration being one of our values, we’d expect you to regularly be in our Holborn office, at least three days per week.

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan, once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary
• We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteer days – 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education

By joining us, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated.

Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks.

These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation.

You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.

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