Company Accountant

Job description  Job titleCompany AccountantFunctionFinanceLocationLondon (with oversight of multi-site operations) – at least 3 days from HQ (Mon, Tues and Thurs is a must).Responsible toGroup chairmanRole OverviewThe Company Accountant will oversee the financial operations of RTC Education Limited, with a strong focus on education sector compliance, OFS-readiness, and multi-entity/group accounting.This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic growth across multiple campuses and programmes.Key Responsibilities1. Financial Reporting & Group AccountingPrepare monthly management accounts across RTC entities (including consolidated/group reporting where applicable)Produce P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for multiple centres/programmesProduce balance sheet reconciliation and maintain good accounting standards. Maintain intercompany accounts and reconciliationsSupport year-end statutory accounts and audits2. Revenue AccountingAccounting for revenue in P&L and Balance Sheet Ability to work with large data sets to reconcile supporting documents to actual postings. Investigate and resolve funding discrepancies and clawback risks3. OfS & Regulatory Compliance SupportMaintain accurate financial records aligned with OfS inspection requirementsSupport provision of financial evidence during inspections and auditsEnsure transparency and audit trails for learner funding and delivery costsWork closely with operations teams to align financial reporting with quality metrics4. Budgeting & CashFlowSupport preparation of budgets, provide insightful historic trends Cash management, ability to help provide insight on future income expectations5. Internal Controls, Audit & Risk ManagementImplement robust financial controls across all RTC sitesPrepare for and support ESFA audits and external financial auditsIdentify financial risks, particularly around funding complianceEnsure documentation is audit-ready at all timesSkills & QualificationsEssentialDegree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualifiedStrong knowledge of UK accounting standards and HMRC regulationsAdvanced Excel and financial modelling skillsDesirable (Highly Relevant to RTC)Exposure to OfS education environmentsExperience in multi-site or group organisations Experience3–5+ years in a finance/accounting roleExperience in education, training providers, or government-funded programmes preferredProven experience handling audits, compliance, and reportingKey CompetenciesStrong attention to detail, especially in compliance-heavy environmentsAbility to work across finance, MIS, and operations teamsCommercial awareness with a focus on funding optimisationStrong organisational and deadline management skillsHigh level of integrity and confidentialityWhy This Role is Critical for RTCThis role directly supports RTC’s ability to:Maximise and safeguard apprenticeship funding revenueMaintain OfS readiness and audit complianceScale operations across multiple campuses and programmesDeliver financially sustainable growth Compliance Statement Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check, two references, ID and Right to Work verification, and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion, selection for employment is based solely on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.