A leading Performing Arts School is looking for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their busy finance office. You will be assisting the Head of Finance by carrying out the following duties: - Preparation of monthly management accounts - Review and update the existing spreadsheets as and when required - Liaise with budget holders to report on variances and assist budget holders to fully understand their results - Undertake payroll journals and reconciliations - Support the Head of Finance in the annual budget preparation - Any other duties as directed by the Head of Finance Advanced Excel is vital as you will be expected to do a lot of this work on spreadsheets - knowledge of Open Data Connectivity would be beneficial. Previous working knowledge of Exchequer finance system would also be a bonus. This is a temporary - permanent opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills, confidence to deal with staff at all levels, ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines and work under minimum supervision. You must be available immediately. Goodman Masson is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Goodman Masson is an equal opportunities employer. Keywords: Management Accountant, Sector, Charity, Public