My client is a successful and over-subscribed prep school seeking an experienced financial or management accountant to cover a period of maternity leave. The position is ideally scheduled to commence in July 2025 to allow for a smooth handover. This is a key role within the School, requiring full-time on-site work from 8am to 5pm, five days a week, at their beautiful premises just outside Abingdon. The working pattern may be negotiable depending on individual circumstances.
The role will be part of a finance team consisting of three members, including the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) and the Bursary Administrator.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate most of the following characteristics:
* 2+ years' experience in a mid-level financial or management accounting role
* Working towards an accounting qualification
* Experience in the independent schools sector
* Previous use of WCBS PASS for financial processing or experience with another financial system
* Ability to quickly learn a wide range of financial processes and use initiative to address gaps in knowledge
* Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
* Experience supporting management in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent command of English for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
* Highly literate, self-motivated, and proactive
* Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency specializing in interim, contract, and temporary placements, and acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed based on merit, skills, qualifications, and the ability to perform the duties required.
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