Job Description

Are you looking for a Management Accountant role in a fast-growing business where people are at the heart of everything we do?
Would you like to work within a socially conscious organisation that is making a real impact in the education sector?
The Company
The Key Group serves school leaders and trusts across the UK providing authoritative guidance and intuitive tools that support school leadership.
We work across the full diversity of schools and locations, from small rural and coastal primaries to the largest trusts and local authorities in the country.
We recognise that each school and trust is on a journey and school leaders need to identify their specific context, their own path and the next step in that journey. This process requires more than just shared values in a school, it requires the knowledge, data, context and confidence to bring others with you in effecting change.
That's why we're here. We put the power back in the hands of those leading our schools and trusts, by equipping them with remarkable products & services. The Key Group is home to 5 brands, each the leading provider in its category including Arbor, ScholarPack, Integris, The Key and GovernorHub. Nearly 600 colleagues deliver our award-winning services and serve 19,000 schools.
The Role
We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our team. This role will be crucial in helping to ensure accurate and timely reporting to support in providing insightful analysis against budget and forecast. This role will also support in the preparation of the monthly management reporting pack and will be serving as the key point of contact for any audit queries in relation to their areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities will include:
Revenue recognition

• Take ownership of month-end accounting processes with a focus on revenue recognition and reporting.

Variance Analysis

• Support in conducting detailed analysis of monthly performance against budget and forecast, investigating and explaining key variances to provide valuable insights to management. This involves business partnering with the FP&A team to further understand variances vs the budget or forecast.

Audit Liaison

• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors regarding any samples or queries to ensure a smooth audit process.

Management Reporting Support

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly management reporting pack, contributing to the accuracy and insightful presentation of financial information.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounting and reporting processes.

Ad-hoc tasks

• Provide support on other ad-hoc finance projects and analysis as required.

Requirements
Essential:

• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Strong excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and interpret large data sets.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly in the area of revenue recognition.
• Experience in preparing and analysing management accounts
• Strong organisational and time management skills (including experience in working to deadlines).
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks.
• Ability to present information in a concise and professional manner.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Part qualified accountant with at least 2 years of accounting experience

Desirable:

• Experience of working with Netsuite
• Experience in technology and/or a SaaS business

If you don't meet all of the above but have a genuine interest in joining our team please get in touch - we'd be very happy to chat.
Benefits
Why work for us
We place huge importance on caring for and developing our people. If you join us you can expect a good work-life balance and the training and support you need to succeed in your role and continue to progress. We are a socially conscious company, but one that also likes to have fun. We offer a generous holiday allowance, flexible hours, buying and selling holiday, enhanced maternity pay, free breakfast, fruit, and drinks, regular socials and much more.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and covering letter. In your cover letter please explain why you think you would be right for this role, how your experience fits, and why you would like to work at The Key.