Financial Accountant

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

At a Glance

• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Location: London, UK
• Reporting to: Regional Finance Controller, Europe
• Closing Date: 8 June 2026

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is one of the world's leading premium schools organisations, bringing together a global family of over 80 schools across more than 30 countries. Our Europe region includes 17 schools, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and providing students with unique opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. At NAE, we believe there is no limit to what every student and every member of our team can achieve. We work every day to inspire our schools, our students and our colleagues to reach further than they thought possible.

The Role

This is a broad, hands-on finance role sitting at the heart of our European regional team. You will support 17 schools across Europe, working closely with the Regional Finance Controller and Regional Finance Director to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across the region. You will take responsibility for a wide range of financial activities, including month-end and year-end reporting, statutory compliance, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow reporting, and balance sheet oversight. You will liaise regularly with Group Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and school-level finance teams, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on variety and values real autonomy in their work. You will also play an important part in strengthening financial processes across the region, sharing best practice, supporting audit and compliance procedures, and deputising for the Regional Finance Controller when required.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of three years of accounting experience, with strong technical accounting knowledge
• A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CGMA or CPA), or part-qualified with relevant experience
• Experience of statutory compliance and financial reporting, ideally within an international organisation
• Proven ability to review and improve internal procedures, processes and controls
• Experience in consolidation, business planning, and management reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using accounting software, including Navision or similar systems
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and geographies
• Experience in the education sector is desirable but not required

What We Offer:

• A varied and genuinely interesting role with real breadth across statutory, commercial and operational finance
• The opportunity to work across 17 schools in Europe, with exposure to a wide range of markets, entities and finance environments
• Access to the NAE global network of over 80 schools across 30+ countries, with opportunities for collaboration and career development
• A supportive regional finance team that values knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A culture built on respect, integrity, openness, courage and ambition

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all.

Safeguarding

Nord Anglia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or international equivalent. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.