Management Accountant

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de recherche pionnière à Londres recherche un Comptable de Gestion pour rejoindre son équipe financière. Le rôle consiste à produire des rapports financiers, gérer les budgets, et travailler en étroite collaboration avec divers intervenants pour s'assurer que les ressources sont utilisées efficacement pour avancement scientifique. Les candidats doivent être titulaires d'une qualification comptable reconnue et avoir une expérience pertinente.

Qualifications

• Qualification comptable reconnue (ACA / ACCA / CIMA ou équivalent).
• Expérience solide en comptabilité de gestion, idéalement dans le secteur associatif ou de recherche.
• Excellentes compétences en communication pour expliquer la finance à des non-financiers.

Responsibilities

• Produire des rapports de gestion précis et dans les délais.
• Diriger le processus de budgétisation et soutenir les prévisions trimestrielles.
• Surveiller la performance financière et conseiller sur les écarts.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Financial Analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Unit 4

Job description

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Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Management Accountant | Research Charity | Central London | £50,000-£55,000

Join the finance team at a pioneering research charity, supporting world-class research that changes lives! Based in Central London, this is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified accountant to help drive financial strategy, ensuring charitable funds are used effectively to advance scientific discovery and improve health outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting decision-making across the charity by delivering high-quality financial insights, managing reporting cycles, and strengthening budgetary processes. You’ll work closely with researchers, programme leads, and senior stakeholders to make sure every pound is making an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate management reports using Unit 4 and other financial tools.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and support quarterly reforecasts.
• Partner with non-finance teams to build financial understanding and confidence.
• Monitor financial performance across programmes and advise on variances.
• Support funding applications with costings and financial input.
• Provide data for funders, government bodies, and external audits.
• Contribute to longer-term financial planning and strategic modelling.
• Carry out ad hoc financial analysis and develop business cases for new research initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of KPIs and assist with benchmarking across the sector.
• Ensure the finance system is used effectively to support accurate decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Solid experience in a management accounting role – charity or research environment a plus.
• Excellent communication skills – confident explaining finance to non-finance teams.
• Strong Excel skills and a detail-oriented approach.
• Experience using Unit 4 or similar financial systems.
• A collaborative team player who shares our passion for research and innovation.

How to Apply

We’re reviewing CVs on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged! We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those under-represented in the finance and research sectors. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the process.