Job Description

Ref: SCH-TDA-0100

33 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

The Deaf Academy

Location:

Exmouth, EX8 2AU

Salary:

34,368

Department:

Academy

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

01/09/2025 23:59

Interview Date:

08/09/2025

Start Date:

Based on candidate availability

Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours per Week:

37.00

Weeks per Year:

52.140

Pay Grade:

TDA Pay scale | TDA44

The Role

Assistant Management Accountant

Salary 34,368

37 hours a week, permanent

The Deaf Academy are recruiting for an Assistant Management Account to join our team. You'll be AAT qualified and have experience of a similar level of role and in the preparation of management accounts. You'll be experienced in reviewing and analysing financial information and reporting on results, using accounting software to best effect. This is an exciting new role for the academy within an established and friendly team, and is key role within the Finance team responsible for maintaining processes used for driving financial compliance and reporting within the Charity.

The role will include assisting the Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly management accounts and preparation of monthly budget reports, monitoring/reporting variances against budget. You'll be preparing cash flow forecasts and monitor bank balances and maintain daily cashbook entries, undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintain the fixed asset register and assisting with the preparation of the Annual Audit file, liaising with Auditors. There'll be tasks such as assisting with quarterly VAT returns, the preparation of termly fee logs and raising sales invoices, ensuring robust credit control. This role also has responsibility to line manage our Finance and Payroll Officer and overseeing of monthly payroll. The academy are also investing in a new finance software provider, so you'll also be assisting in sourcing and implementing this alongside the Finance Manager and CFO.

Key requirements:AAT Level 4 qualified, or qualified by experience (or part qualified and ready to work towards further professional qualifications) Experience in a simlar role, preparing management accounts, analysis of finance reports and reporting on results Experience of effectively using a computerised accounting package Experience of payroll administration Experience of double entry bookkeeping and purchase ledger Strong mathematical skills Good IT experience including use of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with an appreciation as to why these skills are important Good interpersonal skills including good customer service by way of written and verbal means of communication


Why Join Us?

Sponsorship to achieve qualifications in British Sign Language up to Level 3 Opportunities for professional growth and development Group Personal Pension including 8% employer contribution 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Life Assurance Free onsite parking Cycle to work scheme Subsidised lunches for 2.50 on-site Flexible working arrangements Importantly, a supportive environment working with a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Professional full or part accountancy qualification
Essential

Skills

Experience

Experience of processing payroll
Essential

Relevant Experience

Experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
Essential




Experience in a similar accounting role
Essential

Organisational Fit

A commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to following the Academy safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures
Essential

Safeguarding Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The Academy is a Disability Committed Employerin promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience.

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