We’re looking for a Management Accountant to take on a key role within our finance team. As a leader of the finance transactional team, you’ll have the opportunity to drive improvements and enhance departmental performance.

This role offers a mix of month-end and reporting responsibilities, alongside the chance to mentor and develop staff. You’ll also play a hands-on role in introducing new technologies, helping to shape a more digitally-focused and efficient workplace. If you’re passionate about making an impact and growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing the month-end procedures

• Variance Analysis along with commentary

• Responsible for Purchase & Sales Ledgers

• Bank and account reconciliations

• Cash flow analysis

• Management of central contracts store

• Payment processing and new payment implementation

• VAT Returns and liaising with HMRC

• Audit support when required

Experience

• 3 years’ within finance (required)
• 3 years’ team management

Skills and Competencies

• Good IT Skills (Excel – Essential, Financial Force – Desirable)
• Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proactive manner, ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within the organisation
• Highly organised
• Strong communicator
• Good analytical and reporting skills

Qualifications

• QBE or Recognised professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA)

• Hybrid working, with regular collaboration days in our Sheffield HQ
• NEST Pensions scheme
• Buy & Sell Holiday scheme offering an opportunity to boost holiday allowance to up to 38 days annually
• Access to company Life Assurance scheme
• SmartHealth - access to 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, financial advice and more

Who are The National College

The National College are a fast growing and innovative EdTech business headquartered in Sheffield. We are a market-leading and multi-award-winning provider of professional development and software tools that support over 45,000 schools worldwide to ensure compliance and drive up standards. Our cutting-edge platform has revolutionised online training and now boasts the world's largest professional development library for educators! 

The National College is part of the National Education Group.