Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: North Star & Queens Drive Campus
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: between £36,006 - £40,308
We are looking for a Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial insights and supporting decision-making across the College. This is a great opportunity for a technically skilled, detail-oriented finance professional ready to contribute to high-quality financial management in a dynamic education setting.
Your Role Will Include:
Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and statutory year-end accounts
Leading on balance sheet reconciliations and control account management
Assisting with budgeting, reforecasting, and income recognition processes
Collaborating with budget holders and managers across the College
Providing system support and reporting using Open Accounts and other finance tools
Supporting project work such as the implementation of a new online payment system
Completing financial returns (e.g. ONS) and providing cover for VAT submissions and audits
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in management and financial accounting
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with attention to detail
Proficiency in using financial systems (e.g. Open Accounts) and Microsoft Excel
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and data protection
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.
Safeguarding Statement
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.