Company Accountant

Job description

Job titleCompany Accountant

FunctionFinance

LocationLondon (with oversight of multi-site operations) – at least 3 days from HQ (Mon, Tues and Thurs is a must).

Responsible toGroup chairman

Role 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 Accounting

Prepare monthly management accounts across RTC entities (including consolidated/group reporting where applicable)

Produce P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for multiple centres/programmes

Produce balance sheet reconciliation and maintain good accounting standards.

Maintain intercompany accounts and reconciliations

Support year-end statutory accounts and audits

2. Revenue Accounting

Accounting 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 risks

3. OfS & Regulatory Compliance Support

Maintain accurate financial records aligned with OfS inspection requirements

Support provision of financial evidence during inspections and audits

Ensure transparency and audit trails for learner funding and delivery costs

Work closely with operations teams to align financial reporting with quality metrics

4. Budgeting & CashFlow

Support preparation of budgets, provide insightful historic trends

Cash management, ability to help provide insight on future income expectations

5. Internal Controls, Audit & Risk Management

Implement robust financial controls across all RTC sites

Prepare for and support ESFA audits and external financial audits

Identify financial risks, particularly around funding compliance

Ensure documentation is audit-ready at all times

Skills & QualificationsEssential

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified

Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Desirable (Highly Relevant to RTC)

Exposure to OfS education environments

Experience in multi-site or group organisations

Experience

3–5+ years in a finance/accounting role

Experience in education, training providers, or government-funded programmes preferred

Proven experience handling audits, compliance, and reporting

Key Competencies

Strong attention to detail, especially in compliance-heavy environments

Ability to work across finance, MIS, and operations teams

Commercial awareness with a focus on funding optimisation

Strong organisational and deadline management skills

High level of integrity and confidentiality

Why This Role is Critical for RTCThis role directly supports RTC’s ability to:

Maximise and safeguard apprenticeship funding revenue

Maintain OfS readiness and audit compliance

Scale operations across multiple campuses and programmes

Deliver 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.