Management Accountant – New Hall School
Location: The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time.
Salary: Competitive, based on New Hall's salary scale.
Closing Date: Midday, Wed 27th May 2026.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to strengthen the School’s financial reporting and processes. This role involves designing and implementing a robust monthly management accounting framework within a growing educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary on financial performance and trends.
* Produce and analyse budgets, forecasts and longer-term financial planning, providing clear explanations and actionable insights.
* Provide financial insight to support educational and operational initiatives, including capital and estates-related projects.
* Business partner with budget holders across academic and support departments to monitor performance, control costs and improve efficiency.
* Support year-end processes, audit preparation and strong financial governance.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in finance systems, controls and reporting, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
* Support the evaluation of new initiatives, capital projects and business cases, including sensitivity and risk analysis.
* Support risk management activities by identifying financial risks and proposing appropriate mitigating actions.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and regulatory requirements.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Finance Department, including the Financial Accountant and Assistant Accountants.
* Provide cover and support across all finance functions when required, particularly during peak periods.
Successful Candidate Will Be Expected
* Hold a full, professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, etc.) or equivalent professional experience as a Management Accountant.
* Have proven experience and a strong understanding of management accounting principles within a complex organisation.
* Have experience producing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts with a strong track record of clear financial analysis and variance reporting.
* Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
* Have excellent Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
* Be detail-oriented with high levels of accuracy, integrity and organisation.
* Have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively and add value beyond the numbers.
* Be adaptable and open to change with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Be a strong team player who is proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
What New Hall Offers
* Excellent benefits and CPD.
* Lunch without charge in term time.
* Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club.
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