Schools Accountant / Management Accountant

Schools Accounting

As a Schools Accountant, the role will involve:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Provide management accounting support to the Heads of the school
• Preparation of the annual budget and twice-yearly reforecasts
• Liaise with the school administration team to prepare and issue all half-termly bills
• Liaising with local authorities and parents to collect payments
• Maintain cashbooks on a daily basis
• Updating the receipt of school fees and all payments
• Reconciling the bank accounts on a weekly basis
• Maintain the petty cashbooks
• Updating the receipt of donations, investment dividends and all other income and payments
• Assist the Financial Controller with posting journals and preparation of analysis on the Charity's activities. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register for the organisation, adding and disposing of assets when required, Reconciling to the general ledger and reviewing monthly depreciation journal

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Customer focused and approachable
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to prepare clear, concise, accurate and timely reports
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, and specifically Excel spreadsheets and databases

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