Job Description

Suffolk New College

Address:

Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LT - On-site working

Salary:

36,1145 per annum, starting salary for part-qualified accountants, 41,604 per annum, starting salary for qualified accountants

Hours:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract:

Permanent, required as soon as possible

Reference:

8058

Suffolk New College

is seeking a forward-thinking

Management Accountant

to join our senior finance team. In this pivotal role, you'll partner with senior leaders, drive transformation projects, and help shape the financial future of our multi-campus college.


This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who thrives on innovation, continuous improvement, and making a real difference. You'll be empowered to lead change, modernise systems, and influence decision-making at the highest levels.

You will:

play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting innovative projects across the college build strong relationships with senior managers and stakeholders, providing expert financial advice and influencing key decisions lead initiatives to modernise financial systems and processes, championing the adoption of new technologies and data-driven decision-making oversee management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance manage and develop a section of the Finance Team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver successful outcomes ensure full compliance with VAT, tax, funding body rules, and college financial regulations enjoy visibility and work with colleagues across the college.

What we're looking for

Essential:

Achieved, or actively studying in the final stage, a professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA). Proven experience in a senior finance role, with expertise in financial and management accounting. High-level user of Microsoft Excel and other Office products. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Proactive, solutions-oriented approach and ability to drive change. Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

Desirable:

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA). Experience with BluQube or similar accounting systems. Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, and Power Automate. Experience in an education environment. Track record of initiating and delivering successful transformation projects.

Why join us?

Professional Growth: Access to college, departmental, and personal development opportunities. Supportive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, innovative team where your ideas are welcomed and your expertise is valued. Excellent Benefits: Career average pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and modern campus facilities. BeSNC: At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.



Ready to take the next step?


If you're passionate about making a strategic impact and driving positive change, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join Suffolk New College's Finance team.

For more information and how to apply

Please view our full job description, outlining the essential and desirable criteria, on

our website

.




Please complete an application by visiting the

job search page of our website

.


Please note, once you have submitted your application, we will contact you following the closing date, should you be shortlisted. If you do not hear from us, then please assume you have not been selected.

Closing date: 11.55pm, 23 November 2025.

Interview date: 2 December 2025.