Ready to Make an Impact in Finance?
Do you have a passion for numbers, detail, and helping organisations thrive through strong financial management?

Oaklands College is looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in ensuring financial transparency, accuracy, and compliance — helping us deliver outstanding education while maintaining strong financial discipline.

As a key member of the Finance Department, you’ll support the Financial Controller and Deputy Finance Director in preparing management accounts, maintaining financial systems, and providing insightful reporting that shapes decision-making across the College and its subsidiaries.

Why Join Oaklands?

For over 100 years, Oaklands College has been transforming lives through education. We’re proud to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where staff and students alike can thrive.

By joining our Finance team, you’ll be part of a professional and supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the College’s success, stability, and future growth.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

No two days will be the same — but you can expect to:

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the College, subsidiaries, and joint ventures.

• Reconcile key control accounts, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset register, including monthly depreciation.

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and other statutory tax submissions within deadlines.

• Support budget holders with financial guidance, helping them understand and manage their budgets effectively.

• Contribute to financial reports and analysis that inform decision-making at senior level.

• Support the bursary payment process and oversee supplier and staff setup on the finance system.

• Provide advice and cover for Finance Assistants, supporting teamwork and continuity during peak periods.

• Deputise for the Financial Controller when required.

Is This You?

We’re looking for someone who is analytical, detail-focused, and passionate about using their financial expertise to make a difference.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification.

• At least 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience.

• Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly.

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

And personally, you’re:

• Organised, accurate, and detail-driven.

• Calm under pressure with a problem-solving approach.

• Confident working with people at all levels across the organisation.

• Committed to continuous professional development and living the College’s values.

Why Oaklands?

At Oaklands, we know our staff are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

• Excellent CPD and funded training opportunities.

• Free Microsoft Office for personal devices.

• Free on-site gym and wellbeing support services.

• Cycle to Work scheme & discounted travel.

• Long Service Awards & annual staff celebration events.

• A supportive, forward-thinking environment where your contributions make a real difference.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level — and want to be part of a team that supports learners, staff, and the wider community through strong financial stewardship — we’d love to hear from you.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait too long to apply!

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.