Management Accountant role at Stamford School
Stamford School is a large, co-educational Day and Boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Established in 1532, it has a prestigious heritage, but everything we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.
Stamford is a family-friendly, inclusive, happy school with a deep sense of community and belonging. Our students are famously ‘rounded and grounded’, and we have a broad social mix that our parents greatly value.
Job Description
Stamford School is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Management Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Team on a twelve-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities
* Build a number of new management account packs using the existing single consolidated pack to break down & define business unit performance.
* Completing monthly accounts for said business units including accruals, prepayments, reforecasts to present to the FD for analysis.
* Monthly payroll reconciliation by department vs. budget.
* Cleanse and manage the existing cost centre structure and nominal set up.
* Ensure all costs and income are re-aligned to flow into the relevant business unit.
* Manage the continued rollout of the PO system to the academic element of the business. Professional services and operations have already rolled out so a template and process is in place which needs implementing by Christmas 2025.
* Analyse and improve the controls on setup and flowthroughs along with setting the correct authorisation levels for secondary and master budget holders.
* Manage and distribute budget holder packs for each budget holder, ensure that monthly forecasting takes place within the budget granted.
* Analyse all individual spend over £500 on a monthly basis.
* Implementing streamlines for the Inward and Outward invoicing processes, working with the relevant controller and optimising the existing system to ensure productivity gains.
* Assist the Head of Finance in the VAT return and analysis.
Qualifications
* AAT level 4 qualified or CIMA/ACCA PQ. QBE candidates will be considered – minimum of 5 years experience.
* Extensive experience as a Management Accountant or similar role
* Intermediate excel skills utilising SQL links into the finance suite (already utilised), X-Lookups, PowerPivot, IF-Error, SUMIFS, and Nested IF as a minimum.
* Proficiency in financial management systems
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build strong relationships with non-finance staff and budget holders.
* Strong initiative, quick learner, and good understanding of accounting principles.
Desired Criteria
* Project management and rollout experience
* Working in the School sector or other charity
* FRS102 and C.SORP knowledge
* Working knowledge of current VAT legislation
Closing date for applications is 31 August 2025. First round interviews to be held week commencing 8 September 2025. Second round interviews to be held week commencing 15 September 2025.
Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section on our website.
Stamford School are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Education Administration Programs and Primary and Secondary Education
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