Management Accountant

Venn Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health and wellbeing charity is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Finance team. The role involves preparing management accounts, monitoring financial performance, and supporting budget preparations. Candidates should hold a CCAB qualification and have a background in management accounting and financial analysis. This position offers a hybrid working model, with a salary of £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant CCAB qualification.
• Strong background in management accounting and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Monitor financial performance and support budget preparation.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and prepare reports.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Education

CCAB Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)

Job description

Overview

Venn Group is delighted to be partnered with a national health and wellbeing charity to recruit a Management Accountant within their Finance team. This key role is responsible for delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, supporting operational teams, and ensuring stakeholders and funders receive timely information. The role will also lead budgeting and forecasting processes and provide financial analysis to support effective planning and decision-making, offering an opportunity to apply technical expertise within a values-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with clear analysis and variance commentary
• Monitor financial performance, highlighting key trends and risks to senior stakeholders
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models for planning purposes
• Assist with statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors
• Prepare and issue sales invoices, ensuring compliance with commissioner and funder requirements
• Manage debtors and support cashflow forecasting and reporting
• Provide financial insights and business partnering support to budget holders and operational teams
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and charity accounting standards (SORP)
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including enhancing reporting systems and tools
• Prepare accurate reports for commissioners, funders, and grant managers to meet contractual obligations

Ideal candidate profile

• CCAB-Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)
• Strong background in management accounting, reporting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and funder compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Organised, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Details

Agency reference number: J90924
Location: London
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid – home-based with occasional travel into the London office

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.