W/C 27th October for First Stage Interviews. Reports to: Financial Planning Manager Location: West London - currently operating a hybrid working policy with two core days (Tuesday and Thursday) in the office. Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience). The Management Accountant will be responsible for supporting the production and circulation of management accounts, including being the key finance contact for several high-profile Central Departments. The role will be working closely with the Financial Planning Manager in the compilation of various periodic papers including monthly management accounts pack, quarterly/termly compilation of papers summarising reforecasts, budgets etc. for Management Team, Risk and Audit Committee and the Ark Schools Board. The primary aim is to support budget holders in setting and controlling their budgets and to help Ark Schools allocate its limited resource in the best way to support our schools. You will have responsibility for specific budgets, where you will be expected to take the lead supporting managers, helping them forecast and looking at opportunities to help them become more efficient. Key responsibilities: Lead on refreshing month-end management accounts for all Central Departments Assist FPM in compilation of Management Accounts pack Track and process periodic recharges to network schools and other connected entities Post any prepayments and accruals journals at month-end Provide ..... full job details .....