At a Glance
- Tasks: Own month-end processes and drive financial decision-making in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join The National College, empowering educators to transform children's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy life assurance, enhanced parental pay, 25 days holiday, and professional study support.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while supporting education and personal growth.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in finance with a recognised accounting qualification.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
Location: Sheffield
Working Mode: Hybrid (once a fortnight)
Contract: 3 months; with the possibility to extend
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM
About The National College (TNC): At TNC, we empower customer workforce's to transform children's lives. Our all-in-one platform helps schools, trusts, and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload - all through intuitive, powerful software. If educators need it, we build it. We've created a unique platform combining the world's largest CPD and policy library with custom-built tools - developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and over 1,000 education experts.
The Role: We're looking for a Management Accountant who is not only technically skilled but also a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. This is a pivotal role within our finance team - perfect for someone who enjoys taking ownership, spotting opportunities for improvement, and driving change. You'll handle core month-end and reporting processes, but you'll also play a hands-on role in shaping financial decision-making, implementing smarter ways of working, and helping us build a more digitally focused finance function.
Job Responsibilities:
- Taking ownership of month-end procedures
- Delivering variance analysis with insightful commentary
- Managing purchase and sales ledgers
- Handling bank and account reconciliations
- Overseeing the central contracts store
- Preparing VAT returns and liaising with HMRC
- Supporting audits as needed
- Leading cash flow forecasting and monitoring
Job Requirements:
Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience within finance (required)
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong IT skills (Excel essential; Financial Force desirable)
- A reactive, proactive mindset - able to take initiative and adapt quickly
- Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Able to build strong working relationships with staff at all levels
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication, analytical, and reporting skills
Qualifications: Recognised professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
Job Benefits: At TNC, we're passionate about helping organisations grow and thrive through knowledge and connection. You'll be part of a company that values people, encourages personal development, and celebrates success. You'll work with people who value collaboration, innovation, and high standards. You'll also be able to benefit from:
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Pay
- 24/7 Online GP
- Mental Health & Wellbeing support
- Charity Day
- 25 Days holiday, rising to 30 days with service
- Professional Study Support
- Plus more
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