Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Hybrid London (4 times a year in London)
Line Manager: Finance Manager
Salary: 35,000 p/a
Working Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 9am - 5.30pm)
Summary:
Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) is the UK's fastest-growing online school, delivering transformative education to students aged 11-18 across the UK and globally. As we continue our ambitious expansion, MVA is on a mission to reimagine schooling for
thousands of children underserved by traditional systems. Recognised by OFSTED and trusted by families and education stakeholders, MVA is leading the way in innovation and accessibility in online learning.
As part of our expanding Finance team, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to support our Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal time of growth. You'll play a key role in bringing our monthly reporting in-house, ensuring accuracy in reconciliations, journals, and financial analysis.
Work Environment:
MVA offers a dynamic, rewarding, and exciting work environment unlike other schools or educational environments. The role presents a remarkable opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a remote team passionate about leading change in the education sector.
Key Responsibilities
? Management Accounts: Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cashflow reports, ensuring data integrity and alignment with organisational goals.
? Month-End Processes: Take ownership of month-end close activities--posting and reviewing accruals, prepayments, and depreciation journals--and ensuring completeness of financial data.
? Reconciliations: Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts (bank, payroll, creditors, debtors, VAT, and deferred revenue), investigating discrepancies and resolving issues proactively.
? Accounts Payable and Receivable: Support the Finance Manager in overseeing AP/AR processes, maintaining accurate records, monitoring outstanding balances, and contributing to the monthly consolidation process.
? Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, analysing variances against actual performance to provide insight for decision-making.
? Financial Analysis and Reporting: Conduct monthly variance analysis, prepare first-draft management commentary, and highlight trends or anomalies to support leadership decisions.
? Audit and Compliance: Prepare audit schedules, support year-end audit processes, and ensure adherence to statutory and internal compliance requirements.
? Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the organisation grows.
? Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial insight, foster transparency, and support cross-functional projects or initiatives as required.
Qualifications and Skills
? Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
? Solid understanding of management accounting principles, reconciliations, and deferred revenue accounting.
? Strong proficiency with Xero and advanced Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, etc.).
? Experience working in a fast-paced SME or growing organisation, ideally within the education or technology sectors.
? Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
? Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively within a remote team.
? Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines in a changing environment.
What We Offer
? Fully remote working with occasional in-person team sessions in London (four times per year).
? A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture within a purpose-driven organisation.
? Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a fast-scaling company.
? Employee well-being initiatives and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and possess the skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025. Please note that we are likely to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so please do not delay your application if you wish to be considered

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