Management Accountant (1 year Fixed Term)

The Role:

New City College have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join their Finance Team based at our Hackney Campus on 1-year Fixed Term contract.

New City College is the largest college group in East London, and our Hackney Campus is a vibrant, diverse and welcoming place where staff play a vital role in maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment. The campus is extremely well connected, making it easy to reach for both staff and students. It is located on Falkirk Street, London N1 6HQ, just a short walk from Hoxton Overground Station and within easy reach of Old Street and Shoreditch. The area is served by several local bus routes, offering convenient travel options across East and Central London. The campus also benefits from secure bike storage and good pedestrian access, providing flexible commuting choices for staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will provide the College with timely and accurate financial information, accounting expertise and promote high standards of financial control within the College. You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Management Accounts in in the delivery of monthly budget meetings, management accounts, cashflow analysis and the annual budget planning process for the college group.

Who You Are:

We are looking for a newly qualified or finalist accountant (CIPFA, ICA, ACCA or CIMA) but as a minimum, you should be AAT qualified or CIPFA, ICA, ACCA or CIMA part qualified, with practical experience of management accounting. You will be able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, have a high level of written and oral communication skills with the ability to interpret and explain financial information. The ability to communicate effectively with non-financial managers and project staff will be a key criterion for this role.