BRADFORD
Up to £50,000 + Benefits
THE OPPORTUNITY
A well-respected, not-for-profit organisation is looking to appoint a qualified Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support their finance team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for producing management accounts for several areas of the organisation. This will include working with budget holders, reviewing financial performance and providing clear information to support operational and financial decisions.
The position would suit an experienced Management Accountant who is comfortable working across a complex organisation and building relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.
THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE
Preparing monthly management accounts for several areas of the organisation within agreed deadlines
Taking responsibility for the management accounts of the trading subsidiary
Producing monthly reports, commentary and variance analysis for budget holders and senior management
Working with managers to prepare, monitor and review budgets
Identifying significant variances and discussing appropriate action with budget holders
Supporting the preparation of annual statutory and consolidated accounts
Preparing audit schedules and acting as a main contact for the external auditors
Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolving outstanding items
Reconciling transactions and balances between different parts of the organisation
Processing and reviewing internal project recharges
Producing trend analysis and other financial information to support decision-making
Reviewing finance operations covering income, purchase ledger, banking and other transactional areas
Monitoring financial activity across projects and retail sites, raising any concerns where necessary
Providing practical financial advice to managers and other colleagues
Maintaining fixed asset records, lease information and project accounting records
Supporting improvements to financial systems, controls and procedures
Ensuring financial policies and processes are followed across the organisation
Deputising for the Head of Finance when requiredTHE PERSON
Be a fully qualified accountant through ACCA, ACA or CIMA
Have at least three years' experience in a management accounting position
Have experience preparing management accounts within a complex or multi-site organisation
Be confident preparing budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Have advanced Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP and PivotTables
Be able to interpret financial information and explain the key points clearly
Have excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to accuracy
Be organised and able to manage several priorities while meeting reporting deadlines
Communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues
Be able to work independently, resolve problems and improve existing processes
Build positive working relationships with budget holders and colleagues throughout the organisation
Previous experience within the charity, voluntary or non-profit sectors would be helpful but is not essential.
Experience working with external auditors, senior management teams, boards or committees would also be beneficial.TO APPLY
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant to join a supportive finance team and contribute to the work of an organisation that gives back to the community. Please send your application through the advert below.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year