Management Accountant (Edtech)

TL;DR

Management Accountant (Finance): Managing day-to-day accounting functions and financial reporting for an education software company with an accent on management accounts, budgeting, and KPI analysis. Focus on preparing monthly reports, coordinating annual audits, and driving efficiencies through margin analysis.

Location: On-site in Bromley, United Kingdom (Must be based in or able to travel to Bromley 5 days a week)

Company

Software company providing Management Information Systems (MIS) to the education market.

What you will do

• Manage the day-to-day administration and accounting functions, leading a small team.
• Execute the month-end close process and reconciliation of control accounts for timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including departmental P&L and Balance Sheets.
• Develop and update departmental forecasts and perform variance analysis against actuals and budgets.
• Conduct KPI and margin analysis to drive efficiencies and identify revenue growth opportunities.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process, cashflow management, and manage the annual audit file.

Requirements

• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4.
• Experience in preparing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Strong understanding of accounting under UK GAAP.
• Ability to work from the Bromley office 5 days a week.
• Proficiency with computer skills, preferably Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and numerical abilities.