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Management Accountant - Immediate Start!!
Location: Based in London Bridge
Salary:
£30,000 to £35,000 depending on qualifications and experience
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Closing date: 13 February 2015, 5.00pm
About GSM
In 2013, GSM London (formerly Greenwich School of Management), one of the leading providers of independent
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Higher Education within the UK, celebrated its 40 anniversary. These are exciting times for us and, with
ambitious growth plans for the future; we are seeking to recruit a substantial number of outstanding staff.
In 2012 we successfully opened two new London sites; a state-of-the-art west London (Greenford) Campus and
our London Bridge Study Centre. Both sites have been a great success and are testament to our commitment to
reach out to a wider London student base as well as those from across the world. Our strategy relies on the
provision of an outstanding student experience, with real insight into the characteristics of a very diverse student
body. Of course, we have not only invested in new premises and a new brand; we also are moving towards
having many more full- time staff, will be further expanding student-facing teams, and are building organisational
capability to take us forward as we seek to attain university status.
About the role:
The Management Accountant will be part of the central finance team. Their main responsibilities will be preparing
the consolidated monthly management accounts with particular attention to costs and the cost related balance
sheet areas.
Knowledge and skills required include
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Educated to degree level
CIMA/ACCA/ACA trainee
Well-developed written and spoken communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to be well planned and organised in a busy and rapidly changing working
environment.
Flexibility to meet tight deadlines and manage time efficiently
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Excellent analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills
High levels of accuracy and ability to work under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
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Very strong Excel and modelling skills
Familiarity with/ability to learn Sage
An interest in or relevant experience working in the Higher Education sector.
An understanding of the challenges and issues facing the wider Higher Education sector.
Post duration:
Full time
How to apply: To express your interest in this position please view the Job description below and submit your
application via email to [email protected] quoting reference Management Accountant in the subject line.
If interested parties would like to discuss the role informally, with the Registrar, please email the same address in
the first instance.
Applications should include a full CV and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria under the knowledge,
skill and experience requirements section of the Job description.
Job description
Job title: Management Accountant
Status: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week
Team: Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager
Main Locations: London Bridge
Direct reports: N/A
Position context:
GSM London is a fast-growing private equity backed independent School of Higher Education specialising in
study programmes leading to qualifications including Business Management, Finance & Accounting, Law, Human
Resources Travel & Tourism, Information Technology and Health Services. Our degrees are accredited by
Plymouth University, one of the top ten modern universities in the UK. We are located in historic Greenwich,
London Bridge and Greenford. With three intakes throughout the year, February, June and October, we offer a
high level of flexibility for our students.
Our vision is to provide high-quality degree programmes designed to enhance the employability of our widening
participation student body. Since our founding in 1973, we have educated over 20,000 students from London,
the UK and internationally - a testament to our commitment to reach out to a wider London student base as well
as those from across the world.
The Student Finance Departments supports students with their finance and Student Loan applications throughout
their studies at GSM London. We are also responsible for working closely with other GSM departments ranging
from Student Recruitment and Admissions through to Student Services as the student undertakes their studies.
Position purpose:
The Management Accountant will be part of the central finance team. Their main responsibilities will be preparing
the consolidated monthly management accounts with particular attention to costs and the cost related balance
sheet areas.
Position accountabilities:
Accountability
Monthly Reporting
Key activities to deliver on accountability
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Responsibility for maintaining accounting records for GSM and group companies
and review of all nominal accounts up to trial balance in accordance with best
practice.
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Assist in the preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts (P&L, BS,
CF) for the GSM London Group, for review by the Finance Manager and
submission to the Board.
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Responsibility for the preparation of monthly cost tracking analysis, liaising with
budget holders and reporting back to the Finance Business Partner in preparation
for meetings with the departments.
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Calculation of agents commission and course adviser bonuses on a monthly basis.
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Maintaining of accruals and prepayment schedules and posting of the relevant
journals on a monthly basis.
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Reconciling the intercompany positions each month, investigating all differences
and ensuring correction journals are posted.
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Performance of all balance sheet reconciliations at month end.
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Posting of all relevant month end journals.
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Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
Accountability
Data analysis and
reporting
Key activities to deliver on accountability
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Preparation and consolidation of rolling academic delivery costs and any such
supporting analysis as may be reasonably required by the Faculty.
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Preparation of cost per acquisition analyses and any such supporting analysis as
may be reasonably required by Student Recruitment.
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Involvement in ad hoc projects, modelling and analysis for the business, and
assisting the Finance Manager and Finance Business Partner as and when
required.
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Develop and produce management reporting and analysis to provide insight to the
Finance Team and budget holders and help them make effective financial and
strategic decisions.
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Provide day-to-day support and financial analysis, as and when required by
stakeholder groups.
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Assist in the coordination of internal and external auditors to ensure a timely and
effective process. This includes the provision of financial data, answering queries
and financial management compliance.
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Provide cover for other Finance team members.
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Works closely with the Finance Manager, members of the Finance Team and the
Head of Student Finance to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
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Work with other GSM London departments as required.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with all key internal stakeholders.
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Clearly communicate information to stakeholders.
Health and Safety
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Hold personal accountability in avoiding action that could threaten the health or
safety of yourself, other employees, students or members of the public.
GSM London good
citizenship
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Hold personal accountability to ensure a continual focus on enhancing the student
experience through actions, words and behaviour. Our students are the most
important members of our institution and must be treated as such.
Information and
Management Reporting
People and Resource
Management
Stakeholder
Engagement
Key stakeholders:
Internal:
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Finance Team
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Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner
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Financial Controller
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Finance Director/Head of Finance
Knowledge, experience and skill requirements:
Essential:
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Educated to degree level
CIMA/ACCA/ACA trainee
Well-developed written and spoken communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to be well planned and organised in a busy and rapidly changing working
environment.
Flexibility to meet tight deadlines and manage time efficiently
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Excellent analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills
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High levels of accuracy and ability to work under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable:
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Very strong Excel and modelling skills
Familiarity with/ability to learn Sage
An interest in or relevant experience working in the Higher Education sector.
An understanding of the challenges and issues facing the wider Higher Education sector.
Key behaviours:
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Strong focus on delivery
Self-motivated and ability to use own initiative to solve problems
Time management
Adherence to deadlines
Problem solving and decision making
Listening and Communicating
Responsive to change and flexible attitude to working practices
Resilience, stamina and reliability under pressure
Use of statistics and information technology