Jobs, fresher vacancy - Management Accountant (Part Time) - 12 month FTC • UK

Company: The Key Support Services

UK

Part Time - 3 days per week12 month fixed term contractHybrid - 1 to 2 days per week in the office - LondonAre you looking for a part time 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 RoleWe are looking for a part time Management Accountant (3 days a week) to join our Financial Control team. This is a hybrid (1 to 2 days in the office) role that includes month end management reporting responsibilities, posting payroll journals, balance sheet reconciliations and ownership of the intercompany process. On top of that there is an emphasis on continuous process improvement and optimisation, focusing on Cost assurance specifically. You will;Create and own monthly cost reporting by supplier, GL code and legal entity against budgetP&L and Balance Sheet variance analysisMaintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments and fixed assetsComplete cost reviews to ensure the amount we are charged is accurate and appropriateInvestigate any discrepancies or future plans with the FP&A teams and entity teams as appropriateProcess the payroll journals across the group including reconciling all group payroll balance sheet GL accountsOwn the monthly intercompany recharge process including raising monthly intercompany recharges across the Group and ensuring intercompany GL accounts are netting to nil on a consolidated level at month-endRespond to and manage the monthly and yearly ONS requestsBring in other subsidiaries & future acquisitions to existing processesIdentify & implement group efficiencies wherever possibleCall out system improvements and supporting with ad hoc duties to fit business needsRequirementsThe ideal personPart-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years Management accounting experienceProven track record of presenting month-end information to stakeholdersPrevious payroll processing experiencePrior knowledge of Intercompany processes and reconciliations Experience and/or desire to work at a fast growing businessProficient in spoken and written EnglishExcel experience at an intermediate levelExperience of working to deadlines and with non-financial managersHigh level of attention to detail and accuracyStrong organisational and time management skillsAbility to work autonomously and take ownership of tasksCan do attitude and a willingness to be hands onAbility to present information in a concise and professional mannerMust be comfortable working with a high degree of change and ambiguityAbility to manage a diverse workload in a fast-moving environmentLooking for a part time role (3 days a week) and to come into the office at least once a weekNice to haveExperience of working with NetSuite Experience in technology and/or a SaaS businessIf 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. BenefitsWhy work for usWe 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 applyPlease upload your CV and covering letter below. 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 KeyThe deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 19th December.