Job Description

Apply via our website:

https://www.tanmat.org/vacancies/management-accountant

Post Title:

Management Accountant

Evaluation: Grade:

N8

Responsible to:

Finance Director

Responsible For:

N/A

Job Purpose:

The Management Accountant will ensure financial stability and support school development plans for the Trust. This role involves strategic financial analysis, aiding decision-making, and delivering high-quality financial services.

Main Duties:

The following is typical of the duties the post holder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time. This job description will be reviewed regularly to reflect, or anticipate changes to, the job commensurate with the salary and areas of responsibility.

Duties and responsibilities

Process month-end journals (including accrual and prepayments) and undertake reconciliations to ensure all financial systems and accounts structures, including chart of accounts, are up to date and support all accounting and reporting needs of the Trust. Prepare and submit VAT returns (including exemptions calculations) in line with latest legislation. Authorise bank payments within the financial limits of the Trust. Review and approve journals prepared by the Trust Finance Officer. Produce the monthly payroll journals and the reconciliation of payroll. Prepare and review monthly management accounts, forecasts and other financial and non-financial reports of the Trust. Support with regular meetings with Head of School to provide operational support and management accounts feedback. Support delegated budget holders in budget planning and management. Support with the preparation of year-end documentation, including journals to ensure income and expenditure is recognised in the correct accounting period. Lead the preparation of external returns ahead of the CFO approval and support with liaising with auditors and accountants in the annual audit and preparation of accounts. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets in accordance with the requirements of the Trust Board. Support the development of internal controls, quality assurance and systems that meet the requirements of the Trust. Provide support, guidance and training to the sites in the Trust on the use and operation of the Trust's financial systems and procedures, under direction of the CFO. Carry out a wide range of other tasks and duties relating to the financial and wider business functions of the Trust. To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's rules, regulations, legislation, policies and procedures and national legislation (e.g. safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, data protection). To keep up to date with current educational and financial developments and legislation. To maintain confidentiality of information acquired while undertaking duties for the Trust. To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate. To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,777.00-45,091.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person