Assistant Management Accountant

Job Summary

The Deaf Academy are recruiting for an Assistant Account to join our team. You'll be AAT qualified and have experience of a similar level of role and in the preparation of management accounts. You'll be experienced in reviewing and analysing financial information and reporting on results, using accounting software to best effect. This is an exciting new role for the academy within an established and friendly team, and is key role within the Finance team responsible for maintaining processes used for driving financial compliance and reporting within the Charity.

The role will include assisting the Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly management accounts and preparation of monthly budget reports, monitoring/reporting variances against budget. You'll be preparing cash flow forecasts and monitor bank balances and maintain daily cashbook entries, undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintain the fixed asset register and assisting with the preparation of the Annual Audit file, liaising with Auditors.

There'll be tasks such as assisting with quarterly VAT returns, the preparation of termly fee logs and raising sales invoices, ensuring robust credit control. The academy are also investing in a new finance software provider, so you'll also be assisting in sourcing and implementing this alongside the Finance Manager and CFO.

• AAT Level 4 qualified, or qualified by experience (or part qualified and ready to work towards further professional qualifications)
• Experience in a similar role, preparing management accounts, analysis of finance reports and reporting on results
• Experience of effectively using a computerised accounting package
• Experience of double entry bookkeeping and purchase ledger
• Strong mathematical skills
• Good IT experience including use of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with an appreciation as to why these skills are important
• Good interpersonal skills including good customer service by way of written and verbal means of communication

• Sponsorship to achieve qualifications in British Sign Language up to Level 3
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised lunches for £2.50 on-site
• Flexible working arrangements
• Importantly, a supportive environment working with a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact.

• Professional full or part accountancy qualification essential
• Pass
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential
• C/4 or above
• Professional full or part accountancy qualification desirable
• ACA/ACIMA/CIPFA

• Experience of working in a finance office environment essential
• Experience of reviewing and analysing financial information and reporting on results/variance analysis essential
• Use of a computerised accounting package essential
• Preparation of VAT returns essential

• A commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to following the Academy safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures essential
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. essential
• Experience in a similar accounting role essential

Jenna Spelman

The Deaf Academy
1 Douglas Avenue
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 2AU

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The Academy is aDisability Committed Employer in promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to the Armed Forces Covenantin supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience.