We are seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to play a key role in strengthening the School’s financial reporting and processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled finance professional to design and implement a robust monthly management accounting framework within a growing and evolving educational environment.
Reporting to the Head of Finance the Management Accountant will take ownership of developing and embedding a comprehensive monthly management accounts process from the ground up. The successful candidate will transition the School to a structured monthly reporting model, providing enhanced financial insight and supporting informed decision‑making at senior leadership level.
Key responsibilities
* to 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
* to produce and analyse budgets, forecasts, and longer-term financial planning, providing clear explanations and actionable insights
* to provide financial insight to support educational and operational initiatives, including capital and estates-related projects
* to business partner with budget holders across academic and support departments to monitor performance, control costs and improve efficiency
* to support year-end processes, audit preparation, and strong financial governance
* to contribute to continuous improvement in finance systems, controls, and reporting, ensuring data integrity and consistency
* to support the evaluation of new initiatives, capital projects, and business cases, including sensitivity and risk analysis
* to support risk management activities by identifying financial risks and proposing appropriate mitigating actions
* to ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and regulatory requirements
* to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Finance Department, including the Financial Accountant and Assistant Accountants
* to provide cover and support across all finance functions when required, particularly during peak periods
The successful candidate will be expected
* to hold a full, professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, etc) or equivalent professional experience as a Management Accountant
* to have proven experience and a strong understanding of management accounting principles within a complex organisation
* to have experience producing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts with a strong track record of clear financial analysis and variance reporting
* to have strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
* to have excellent excel skills and experience of financial systems
* to be detail orientated with high levels of accuracy, integrity, and organisation
* to have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively and add value beyond the numbers
* to be adaptable and open to change with a continuous improvement mindset
* to be a strong team player who is proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently
What New Hall offers
* Excellent benefits & CPD
* Lunch without charge in term time
* Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club
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