Accounting Manager

St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of 88 schools in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family. We offer a British educational curriculum with an international perspective that begins in Nursery and leads up to IGCSE examinations in Year 11, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma after completing Year 13. We are an inclusive school that invites children from all backgrounds and abilities to participate in the educational offerings on our diverse campus.

Founded in 1997 on an attractive, conveniently located site, with excellent facilities and access to local transportation. Today we have more than 2,400 students over a Primary School and High School campus, representing some 68 nationalities ranging from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Our state-of-the-art High School campus (next to Ekkamai BTS) opened in August 2017 giving our students the benefit of world-class teaching and facilities.

As part of the NAE family of schools, we are delighted to be able to offer some unique collaborations with world-class establishments, including the Juilliard School of Performing Arts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF.

Accounting Manager (AM) - St Andrews International School Bangkok

Join a leading international school and drive financial excellence!

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Accounting Manager to lead our day-to-day accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance, and provide critical financial support to our Senior Leadership Team.

Reports to: Business Manager

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Do)

• Lead and mentor the Accounting team, ensuring accuracy in all daily and monthly financial processes.

• Oversee the General Ledger, month-end closing, and preparation of accurate financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

• Ensure full compliance with Thai accounting standards (TFRS/GAAP), tax regulations, and the PDPA Act.

• Manage the annual budgeting, forecasting, and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) processes.

• Develop robust strategies for tuition fee collection (AR) and control over Accounts Payable (AP).

• Liaise directly with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Execute specialized accounting and financial tasks as assigned by the Business Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements (What You Must Have)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in management accounting, with strong team leadership skills (2+ years in a supervisory role).

• Expert knowledge of local accounting principles and statutory requirements in Thailand.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential.

Desired Skills (Strong Advantage)

• Previous experience working in a school or education environment.

• Experience with NAVISION accounting software.

Safeguarding at St Andrews:

St Andrews is committed to ensuring the safety of all our students and expects all staff to share the same commitment (see our Child Protection Code of Conduct). No teacher will be appointed without at least two references, including one from the most recent employer, a ten-year criminal record check and an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or relevant regional prohibition order checks.

Application Process:

St Andrews International School, Bangkok, is a vibrant, supportive, and professionally enriching place to work. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of our journey, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to apply for a position at our school, please complete the application process, accessible via the Nord Anglia Education website: http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/

The closing date for applications is Friday 10th January 2025, with applications being reviewed as they are received.

Please email recruitment@standrews.ac.th if you require any further information.