Management Accountant

Positive Employment; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Employment is recruiting a Management Accountant for a local government organisation based in Bedford. The post holder will lead a team delivering financial advice and support to the Chief Executive and directorates, overseeing budget setting, monitoring and year-end processes.

This contract role is initially 3 months with a hybrid working model. The role requires CCAB-qualified accounting with strong budgetary and reporting experience, and the ability to work with senior managers and

Qualifications

• Essential experience in local authorities or similar organisations.
• Strong budget setting, monitoring and forecasting experience.
• Experience providing financial advice to senior managers and budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of financial advice and support to the Chief Executive and directorates.
• Oversee budget setting, budget monitoring and forecasting processes.
• Lead year-end financial processes and ensure timely reports.
• Prepare and review financial reports, forecasts and management information for senior managers.
• Monitor expenditure and income, identifying variances and financial risks.
• Provide advice on budget management and resource allocation.

Skills

Budget setting

Budget monitoring

Forecasting

Year-end

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant or equivalent

Job description

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Management Accountant for our client, a local government organisation based in Bedford.

The successful post holder will lead a team delivering financial advice and support to the Chief Executive, Resources and Public Health Directorates. The role will lead on budget monitoring, budget setting and year-end processes, ensuring effective financial management, accurate reporting and informed decision-making across the directorates.

The post holder will work closely with budget holders, senior managers and other finance colleagues to monitor financial performance, identify budgetary pressures and provide advice on financial planning and resource allocation.

This role is a contract position with an initial contract of 3 months, with the possibility to extend. Hybrid working is available.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Lead the provision of financial advice and support to the Chief Executive, Resources and Public Health Directorates.
• Oversee budget setting, budget monitoring and forecasting processes.
• Lead year-end financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Prepare and review financial reports, forecasts and management information for senior managers and budget holders.
• Monitor expenditure and income, identifying variances, financial risks and potential savings.
• Provide advice on budget management, financial planning and resource allocation.
• Support budget holders in understanding financial performance and managing budgets effectively.
• Lead and support the finance team, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
• Ensure financial processes comply with relevant legislation, accounting standards and local authority policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes and overall efficiency.

Personal Requirements:

• CCAB-qualified accountant or equivalent qualification.
• Essential experience working in a local authority in a similar Management Accountant role.
• Strong experience of budget setting, budget monitoring, forecasting and year-end processes.
• Experience providing financial advice and support to senior managers and budget holders.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify financial risks, investigate variances and recommend appropriate actions.
• Experience of leading or supporting a finance team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively in a complex organisation.

Pay:

£650.00 per day

Working Hours:

9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35, and pay will be via an umbrella company.