Accountant at Plumptre Advisory

Job Summary:

• The Accountant will be responsible for the school’s financial health, handling high-level financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This role requires an individual with extensive accounting expertise, a proactive approach to financial management, and the ability to guide a small team. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the capability to work effectively with school leadership to align financial practices with strategic goals.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent), preferably in an Accounting, Finance, Business, Statistics or Mathematics major. 
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ICAN) 
• Minimum of 5–7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior role, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with compliance requirements. 
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. 
• Proven experience in Asset Management, Asset Tagging, Accounts reconciliation and Inventory management (consumables). 
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. 
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.