Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner

Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh and we have an exciting opportunity for a highly professional and people-focused individual to join our Finance Team. 

The right candidate will enjoy working in an exciting but challenging environment and form an integral part of the finance team, and school community.  Reporting to the Head of Finance, the postholder will prepare monthly management accounts, assist in the preparation of budget and forecasts in addition to acting as a finance business partner across the School.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing month-end close process
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and other financial reports
• Variance Analysis of actuals versus budget
• Providing meaningful insight & commentary on financial performance
• Building relationships with key budget holders & providing support
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Office for National Statistics surveys
• Supporting with preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Developing robust processes and controls
• Assisting with year-end accounts and audit

You will be a fully qualified Accountant (ACCA,CIMA or any other professional accounting body) with experience in a similar role. With an understanding of SORP and VAT & Tax compliance standards, you will have strong analytical and problem solving skills, a strong work ethic and a demonstrable business improvement mindset.

Proactive, and a good team player, your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to present financial information to non-finance staff members.

You will have great attention to detail with the ability to manage a variety of tasks with excellent MS Office knowledge and advanced knowledge of Excel. Experience of working within the education sector is desirable.

This is a permanent, full-time post and the successful candidate will work 52 weeks per year, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday although there may be some occasions when additional hours will be necessary for the completion of the duties of the position.

Salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role but will be in the range of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

You will enjoy the excellent benefits of working with Loretto which include:

·        Generous pension scheme

·        Enhanced holiday allowance

·        Family friendly policies

·        Free lunches during term time

·        Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development

·        Bike to work scheme

·        School Fees Remission (non-contractual benefit)

·        Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

 Application

If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please email your completed application form and, if you wish, a covering letter.

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 4.00pm (BST)

The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff.

Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.

At Loretto, we're always on the lookout for new talent to enrich our strong team. We welcome diversity and encourage anyone who has the necessary skills and experience to get in touch. 

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK. Loretto School is an equal opportunities employer.