Management Accountant Graduate

The King’s Hospital School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and ambitious Management Accountant Graduate to join our Finance and Operations team and provide high-quality financial and administrative support to the Head of Finance and Operations. This is an integral role within the School’s finance function, offering an excellent opportunity for a graduate to develop their accounting and financial management skills within a busy and varied organisation.

The successful candidate will have excellent numerical and analytical skills, a strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in developing a career in management accounting and financial management. They will be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing confidential financial information with the highest level of discretion, integrity and professionalism.

The Management Accountant will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide proactive, high-level support to the Head of Finance and Operations.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and reports.
• Develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and analyse variances.
• Perform cost analysis and profitability analysis.
• Support year-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse revenue, costs, and business performance.
• Partner with department managers to monitor spending and improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support strategic planning and business case preparation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Maintain and improve financial models and reporting tools.
• Management and coordination including invoicing of ancillary income.

This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. The School reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time according to business needs.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Accomplished communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and to work independently.
• Proficient I.T skills including the use of Microsoft 365 suite.

· Understanding and knowledge of MIS.

· High standard of accuracy and great attention of detail.

• Discretion and confidentiality due to the nature of the work.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in a similar educational environment is preferable.
• Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to look critically at working practises and identify improvements.

Education and Qualifications:

The successful candidate is likely to have at least one-year relevant experience and hold one of the following qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA) or working towards one.

Monday – Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm (Flexible)

Pay: €35,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Food allowance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person