Graduate Account Manager Bridging Educational Futures in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 + Bonus Are you a dynamic graduate ready to make a meaningful impact in the education sector? The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a dedicated Graduate Account Manager to join a forward-thinking education organisation committed to reducing inequality in education. Company overview This established education provider is on a mission to close the inequality gap by delivering inclusive educational services across the UK. Based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, this agile team works directly with Local Authorities to provide exceptional educational support for children in schools. As a Graduate Account Manager, you'll be at the heart of their operations, ensuring seamless service delivery while building strong relationships with stakeholders. Job overview The Graduate Account Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a purpose-driven environment. You'll be responsible for managing educational accounts, working with various stakeholders including schools, tutors, and local authorities. The successful Graduate Account Manager will balance relationship building with analytical skills to ensure educational services are delivered to the highest standard. Here's what you'll be doing:Creating compelling proposals for new accounts and supporting bid writers in business developmentBuilding and maintaining relationships with all account stakeholdersManaging enquiries from schools, tutors, and parents for assigned accountsPreparing detailed reports and communicating essential informationLeading meetings with account contacts and ensuring KPIs are consistently metManaging account budgets and funding allocation Evaluating and monitoring progress across all accountsDeveloping and updating process documentation Recruiting, onboarding, and supporting tutorsConducting tutor assessments and providing constructive feedbackSourcing and allocating appropriate tutors to contractsSupporting tutors with lesson planning and communicationHere are the skills you'll need:Excellent interpersonal, time management, and communication abilitiesCollaborative approach and engagement skillsCommitment to confidentiality and data protectionUnderstanding of GDPR, safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, and PREVENT policiesStrong business acumen with analytical and statistical capabilitiesProfessional business writing skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities effectivelyKnowledge of curriculum and educational frameworksUnderstanding of Special Educational NeedsIdeally 2+ years of account or relationship management experience (although graduate applications are welcome) Work Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here are the benefits of this job:Competitive salary package for Graduate Account Manager positionsOpportunity to make a genuine difference in educational outcomesWorking with a best in class team of education professionalsCareer development in a growing sectorValuable experience working directly with Local AuthoritiesChance to develop both commercial and educational expertisePursuing a career as a Graduate Account Manager in the education sector offers significant rewards beyond just professional development. You'll be contributing to reducing educational inequality while gaining invaluable experience across account management, stakeholder relations, and educational delivery. This Graduate Account Manager role provides an excellent foundation for a meaningful career pathway in either commercial education or the broader public sector education space.....Read more...
The successful candidate will join the central finance team for the Trust. As part of this role you will also provide support and advice to individual schools within the Trust.
As a trainee you will get an opportunity to experience first-hand how both schools, and central finance operates, and what is the driving force behind it.
You will be supported to do your accountancy qualification, and receive support, training and challenging assignments.Accountable to: Finance Manager at Cockburn MATResponsibilities:
Undertaking monthly tasks as part of the month end process to ensure that internal management reporting deadlines are met
Preparation of monthly accruals
Completion of account reconciliations
Provision of central finance support to finance teams within schools
Provision of ad hoc financial information
Analysis and reporting to assist with some annual reporting processes, such as the creation of the Annual Financial Statements
Training:ACCA Level 7 There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business.
The areas you will cover include:
Business and Technology Management
Accounting Financial Accounting
Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information. The areas you will cover include:
Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW)
Performance Management (PM)
Taxation (TX-UK)
Financial Reporting (FR)
Audit and Assurance (AA)
Financial Management (FM)
By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. Once you’ve successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA.Training Outcome:Cockburn MAT is a trust which is growing (having gone from 1 to 5 schools in the past five years, and this year alone going from 5 to 8 schools). As the trust continues to grow, so too does the finance operation, and the central finance team will also grow. It’s possible that the graduate that joins us could on qualification, elevate to a managerial role within finance to support future graduates as the trust continues to grow.Employer Description:Our vision is to create a group of exceptional schools that radically improve students’ life chances.Cockburn Multi-academy Trust currently comprises of five schools; three secondary, one primary and one infant school. Whilst our schools are all at different stages of their journey of ‘Transformation to Excellence’ it is without doubt, the incredible staff teams that make the difference.Working Hours :Undertaking monthly tasks as part of the month end process to ensure that internal management reporting deadlines are met; Preparation of monthly accruals; Completion of account reconciliations; Provision of central finance support to finance teams.
Working hours: 8:30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday. 4:30pm finish on Friday.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
