Assistant Management Accountant

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our team.

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire 

Salary: £31,167 per annum, Professional Services Grade 7

Job Type:  Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year 

Closing Date: Thursday 24th April 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve.  Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.  Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites.  We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years.  Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Assistant Management Accountant – The Role:

Are you passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to support the financial management of a leading educational institution? Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a dedicated Assistant Management Accountant to join our dedicated team and contribute to the continued success of our financial operations.

In this vital role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial data, collaborating closely with budget holders to drive effective decision-making and operational efficiency. Your insights will help us shape and deliver the college's financial strategy and make a real impact on our future.

Assistant Management Accountant - Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Management: Prepare month-end adjustment journals, including prepayments and accruals, and help generate monthly management accounts with insightful commentaries on the Income & Expenditure (I&E) and balance sheet.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Assist in preparing accurate forecasts and work closely with managers to develop and align the annual budgets with the College’s strategic plans.
• Partnership with Budget Holders: Collaborate with Budget Holders across departments, offering valuable advice to support sound financial decision-making and helping them optimise their income and control their expenditure.
• Audit Support: Support the college’s annual audit process, ensuring a smooth and efficient review.
• Variance Analysis & Actionable Insights: Analyse variances between actual performance and budget, providing recommendations for corrective action to ensure financial targets are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and evaluate financial systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Assistant Management Accountant – You:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience: You will have previous experience in management accounting, finance, or a related field. A working knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes is essential.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities with excellent attention to detail. You’ll also possess excellent communication skills, able to convey financial data to both financial and non-financial managers.
• Collaboration: You will thrive in a team-oriented environment, building effective partnerships with managers and stakeholders across the College.
• Professional Development: We value continuous learning and support professional development.

Essential Qualifications

• An AAT Level 4 qualification.
• To hold a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE Grade C or above).
• Commitment to and evidence of CPD.

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a forward-thinking educational institution and help shape the financial success of Wiltshire College & University Centre, we would love to hear from you.

Assistant Management Accountant -– Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Assistant Management Accountant -– Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Assistant Management Accountant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Applications for this role close on the 24th April 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located as a downloadable document at the bottom of this page.

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.