Management Accountant

Are you a skilled Management Accountant looking for a role where you can truly own the process? Do you thrive in environments where your work has a meaningful impact?

Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a brilliant independent school in South London to recruit a Management Accountant. With a strong reputation within the education sector, this school is known for its supportive community, excellent standards, and fantastic working environment — making it a genuinely rewarding place to work.

In this Management Accountant position, you will:

• Take full ownership of the management accountancy function, delivering accurate and insightful reporting.

• Lead on VAT returns, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

• Partner with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, providing financial insight and advice.

• Drive improvements in processes and play a key role in maintaining the school’s excellent financial standing.

In return, you will benefit from an outstanding working culture, the guidance of an excellent line manager, and a supportive environment where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. This school takes pride in being an employer of choice, with staff wellbeing and collaboration at the heart of everything they do.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess solid experience across the management accountancy function, with strong technical skills.

• Have a strong understanding of VAT returns and associated compliance requirements.

• Ideally come from within the education sector, bringing sector knowledge and insight.

• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a lively personality, with the ability to build relationships across all levels.

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Due to high interest expected for this opportunity, we recommend applying as soon as possible.