Management Accountant

Wycombe Abbey is recruiting a Management Accountant to deliver high‑quality financial reporting, forecasting and insight in support of informed decision‑making.

In this key Management Accountant role, you will play an essential part in ensuring the sound financial management of Wycombe Abbey and its subsidiary companies. Working closely with the Director of Finance and colleagues across the School, you will prepare high‑quality management accounts, forecasts and budgets that support informed decision‑making and long‑term sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical expertise with collaborative working in a values‑led organisation.

The Finance Department plays a vital role in supporting all areas of the School’s operations. The team is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and insightful analysis to enable the School to fulfil its educational mission. This role offers scope to take ownership, work with a variety of stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to the smooth and effective running of the School.

Wycombe Abbey is a world‑class full‑boarding school for girls, located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170‑acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11–18.

For over 125 years, Wycombe Abbey has been at the forefront of girls’ boarding education. Superb academic outcomes are the School’s hallmark, and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities worldwide. Known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, service and leadership, the School encourages curiosity, confidence and ambition in all that it does.

The School benefits from excellent transport links, including fast access to London (24 minutes to Marylebone), proximity to the Chiltern Hills and attractive nearby towns such as Marlow, Henley‑on‑Thames and Beaconsfield. Heathrow is approximately 20 miles away, with good connections to other London airports.

Wycombe Abbey offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Enrolment in the School’s attractive pension scheme

• Fee remission at Wycombe Abbey and selected preparatory schools

• A generous CPD training and development programme

• Free parking

• Free meals during term time

• Free use of the Sports Centre

• Free eye tests

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

This role is offered on a part‑time basis (27.5 hours per week), with flexibility over the working pattern.

How to apply

Please refer to the job description for full details of this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, addressed to the Headmistress, Mrs Jo Duncan. If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or email hr@wycombeabbey.com.

Wycombe Abbey reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Wycombe Abbey is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

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