Management Accountant

About the Role

Our client are seeking a skilled and motivated Management Accountant to join the established Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effectiveness of the organisations financial management. You will support the Head of Finance in producing high-quality monthly management information, statutory returns, year-end financial statements and long-term budget forecasts.

Alongside technical accounting responsibilities, you will act as a coordinator within the finance team, helping to maintain efficient day-to-day operations and supporting continuous improvement across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and analysing monthly management accounts, Balance Sheet and Cashflow reports, and 3-year budget forecasts.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and statutory reporting.
• Maintain accurate, clear and compliant financial information and documentation.
• Prepare and review month-end and year-end reconciliations (e.g., creditor and debtor ledgers, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll, bank reconciliations, credit cards, petty cash).
• Produce quarterly VAT returns, including partial exemption adjustments.
• Assist with cashflow forecasts and budget preparation.
• Support the Head of Finance and CFO with internal/external reports, audits and financial procedures across all sites.
• Coordinate and support daily operations within the finance office, helping manage team workload and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Respond to queries from staff and external stakeholders.
• Assist with management of the financial accounting system and provide support across the team.
• Support insurance administration, including collating and monitoring claim documentation.
• Provide cover for other finance functions and promote good financial practice across the organisation.

General Expectations

As a member of staff, you will:

• Participate fully in appraisal, performance review and staff development activities.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice in all activities.
• Act responsibly in the use of resources and support sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain the highest professional standards and comply with the staff Code of Conduct.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures and ensure appropriate use of the company equipment and facilities.

Person Specification

This role would suit someone with the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Proven accounting and problem-solving skills, with experience managing day-to-day financial information—ideally in an educational or charity environment.
• Experience preparing month-end and year-end financial reports.
• Audit experience within a regulated environment.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel (including analytical formulas) and Word.
• Experience using accounting systems and electronic or cloud-based services.
• A proactive and innovative approach to improving working practices.
• Confidence in implementing and supporting process changes and updating working papers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diplomacy, professionalism, and compassion.
• Accountability and performance management skills.
• Strong administrative ability with a high regard for confidentiality.
• Willingness and flexibility to learn and adopt new procedures effectively.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A commitment to teamwork and continued professional development.

Desirable

• Level 4 qualification or higher in accounting or a related subject.

The position is to start immediately, and we have interview slots ready to fill!

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