Hybrid Management Accountant – Research Finance & Insight

Rothamsted Research; Hatching Green; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, is hiring a Management Accountant to provide financial management and advice across research programmes. You will produce monthly management accounts, support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, and deliver insightful information to budget holders.

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will partner with researchers and support staff, navigate grant funding lifecycles, and promote proactive financial stewardship within a

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Experience of management accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in charity/not-for-profit, research institute, or grant-funded environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Provide insightful management information to help budget holders make informed decisions.
• Act as a trusted finance partner across grant lifecycle from award setup to reporting.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Grant funding knowledge

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, is hiring a Management Accountant to provide financial management and advice across research programmes. You will produce monthly management accounts, support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, and deliver insightful information to budget holders.

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will partner with researchers and support staff, navigate grant funding lifecycles, and promote proactive financial stewardship within a