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Management Accountant

  • Organisation: The Royal Hospital School
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Salary info £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum
    Competitive
  • Tenure: Full-time
  • Closing Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025

This role supports the Head of Finance with the operational financial management at the School, including preparation of Management Accounts, Balance Sheet reconciliations, detailed analysis and Cash-flow projections.

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18, set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

A recent ISI Inspection rated the school ‘excellent’, with the following comments from inspectors: “The School realises its aim to enable pupils to grow into the person they wish to become, fulfilling their potential and leaving very well prepared for life.”

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement. It is a stunningly beautiful campus with a strong sense of community and a collaborative working environment.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy required to start as soon as possible:

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

This role supports the Head of Finance with the operational financial management at the School, including preparation of Management Accounts, Balance Sheet reconciliations, detailed analysis and Cash-flow projections.

The successful candidate will work with the Head of Finance to implement changes to finance processes and procedures. Some of the financial processes at the School are complicated and the successful applicant will need a really thorough grasp of technical accounting principles, including double-entry.

Please note that if shortlisted for interview at the school, you will also be required to complete the Royal Hospital School application form.

It is an office based role.

Closing date 09:00 on Wednesday 9 July

Interviews could be held at any time – we reserve the right to bring the deadline for applications forward.

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to [email protected]

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on [email protected] or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

This role supports the Head of Finance with the operational financial management at the School, including preparation of Management Accounts, Balance Sheet reconciliations, detailed analysis and Cash-flow projections.


Description

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18, set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

A recent ISI Inspection rated the school ‘excellent’, with the following comments from inspectors: “The School realises its aim to enable pupils to grow into the person they wish to become, fulfilling their potential and leaving very well prepared for life.”

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement. It is a stunningly beautiful campus with a strong sense of community and a collaborative working environment.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy required to start as soon as possible:

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

This role supports the Head of Finance with the operational financial management at the School, including preparation of Management Accounts, Balance Sheet reconciliations, detailed analysis and Cash-flow projections.

The successful candidate will work with the Head of Finance to implement changes to finance processes and procedures. Some of the financial processes at the School are complicated and the successful applicant will need a really thorough grasp of technical accounting principles, including double-entry.

Please note that if shortlisted for interview at the school, you will also be required to complete the Royal Hospital School application form.

It is an office based role.

Closing date 09:00 on Wednesday 9 July

Interviews could be held at any time – we reserve the right to bring the deadline for applications forward.

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to [email protected]

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on [email protected] or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.


The Royal Hospital School

The Royal Hospital School
Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2RX

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