Management Accountant - The National College : Job Details

About The National College

At The National College, we empower your workforce to transform children's lives. Our all-in-one platform helps schools, trusts, and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload — all through intuitive, powerful software.

If educators need it, we build it.

We’ve created a unique platform that combines the world’s largest CPD and policy library with custom-built tools — developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and over 1,000 education experts.

The Role

We’re looking for a Management Accountant who is not only technically skilled but also a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. This is a pivotal role within our finance team — perfect for someone who enjoys taking ownership, spotting opportunities for improvement, and driving change.

You’ll handle core month-end and reporting processes, but you’ll also play a hands-on role in shaping financial decision-making, implementing smarter ways of working, and helping us build a more digitally focused finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Taking ownership of month-end procedures
• Delivering variance analysis with insightful commentary
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers
• Handling bank and account reconciliations
• Overseeing the central contracts store
• Preparing VAT returns and liaising with HMRC
• Supporting audits as needed
• Leading cashflow forecasting and monitoring

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within finance (required)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong IT skills (Excel essential; Financial Force desirable)
• A reactive, proactive mindset — able to take initiative and adapt quickly
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to build strong working relationships with staff at all levels
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication, analytical, and reporting skills

Qualifications

• QBE or recognised professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Why us?

At The National College, we’re passionate about helping organisations grow and thrive through knowledge and connection. You’ll be part of a company that values people, encourages personal development, and celebrates success. You’ll work with people who value collaboration, innovation, and high standards.

You'll also be able to benefit from:

• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Pay
• 24/7 Online GP
• Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• Charity Day
• 25 Days Holiday, Rising to 30 days
• Professional Study Support
• Plus more