Management Accountant

Hays PLC; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Colchester is seeking a Qualified Management Accountant to join their team. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, working closely with budget holders to deliver high-quality business partnering services. You'll also prepare month-end journals and manage balance sheet reconciliations. This role offers the chance to work in a positive environment with passionate colleagues, and it supports hybrid and flexible working options. If you're a dedicated professional with a background in the charity sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA Qualified with experience in the charities sector.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide monthly cash flow and prepare month-end journals.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Business Partnering

Charities SORP (FRS 102)

Education

CIMA Qualified

ACCA Qualified

ACA Qualified

Tools

Xero Finance System

Job description

Colchester charity seeking to recruit a Qualified Management Accountant

Our client is a high profile and well-established charity based in Colchester. They provide key services to the local community and have an excellent reputation.

We are assisting in recruiting a Qualified Accountant to the newly created role of Management Accountant. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for all budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the charity. Working closely with budget holders across the organisation, you will provide a high quality business partnering service and provide accurate and timely analysis on a regular basis. You will provide a monthly cash flow and prepare all month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will be CIMA, ACCA or ACA Qualified and have a proven track record of working in the charities sector. Ideally you will have experience of Xero finance system (or similar) and be able to demonstrate thorough understanding of Charities SORP (FRS 102).

In return, you will have the opportunity to work with passionate colleagues in a positive and supportive working environment. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.

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