Assistant Management Accountant
Job description
About the Position
Faria Education Group is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant who is eager to develop their skills in a global environment. This role will help gather, analyze, and prepare financial data for our management team (at Alderley Park, Manchester). The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts, ensuring precision and efficiency in all processes.
Responsibilities
- Own the balance sheet reconciliation for designated companies
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
- Analyse operational and financial data to provide insights to management
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Assist in preparing financial models and variance analysis
- Help with preparing audit documentation and liaising with auditors
- Support with ad hoc financial analysis as required
- Business partnering with stakeholders across the business
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar finance role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Great attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, NetSuite) is a plus
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Fluent in English; Chinese desirable.
- Some exposure to AI, Claude, and Gemini.
Characteristics
- Proactive, self-motivated, and responsible
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Eager to learn and grow within the finance field
- Meticulous attention to detail and a strong numerical aptitude
- Team player
We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience, and performance bonuses based on KPIs
- Monthly Health & Wellness Allowance
- Team socials
- Support with qualification studies
- Professional Development opportunities
- Unlimited book budget
About the Company
Faria Education Group empowers over 4 million students and 10,000 schools across 155 countries. We deliver secure, innovative international education systems-covering curriculum management, admissions, teaching, and school communications-alongside top-tier online courses and revision programs like IB Diploma and Cambridge.
Transform education with our integrated solutions: ManageBac, OpenApply, Atlas, SchoolsBuddy, Pamoja, Wolsey Hall, and Oxford Study Courses.
Location
Macclesfield, Cheshire East (Hybrid)
Department
Accounting & Finance
Employment Type
Employee - Full Time
Experience Level
Mid-level
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Over the past 20 years, Faria Education Group has grown into a global leader in the EdTech space. We serve millions of learners and more than 10,000 schools, making a meaningful impact on how education is delivered and experienced.We are bound by a common belief — to make education better, in every sense. Better collaboration, better communication, better experiences, and better outcomes — for schools, educators, learners, and parents.Bringing out the best in education takes a big vision, a multitude of skills, and one strong team that continuously strives for improvement. As a trusted, experienced partner, we place our customers at the center of how we work and how we innovate. And when their needs evolve, we keep pushing, keep innovating, and keep seeking better.Join us in our commitment to transforming education and empowering communities worldwide.www.faria.org/careers