Management Accountant

MCS Group; Donaghadee; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension plan

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a leading public sector education organisation to appoint a Management Accountant in Northern Ireland. You will own management accounting, budgetary control and financial planning to influence decisions and support strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, you will lead monthly accounts, budgets and forecasts, and provide high-quality financial advice to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant and a current member of one of the following bodies: Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAS, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
• Have at least two years' post-qualified experience in a large and complex organisation; includes preparing management accounts, budgets and providing professional advice to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting.
• Monitor income and expenditure with budget holders, manage budgets and identify where corrective action is required.
• Prepare annual budgets across income, staffing, non-staff expenditure and capital; support forecasts and cash flow planning.
• Provide professional financial advice to senior stakeholders on budgetary issues and resource allocation.
• Line manage the Finance Business Partner, providing leadership, direction and staff development.
• Review financial systems, procedures and controls to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with legislation and public sector regulations.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Financial planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Management Accountant

Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next career move in a strategic finance role? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of management accounting, budgetary control and financial planning within a large public sector education organisation.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation in their search for a Management Accountant. This role would suit an experienced finance professional who can provide clear financial insight, influence budget holders and lead effective financial management processes while supporting the organisation's wider objectives.

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, you will lead the organisation's management accounting and budgetary control processes, ensuring accurate, timely financial information is available to support effective decision-making. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting.
• Working with budget holders to monitor income and expenditure, manage budgets and identify where corrective action may be required.
• Preparing annual budgets across income, staffing, non-staff expenditure and capital, alongside supporting financial forecasts and cash flow planning.
• Providing professional financial advice to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decisions on budgetary issues and resource allocation.
• Line managing the Finance Business Partner, providing leadership, direction and support for staff development and performance.
• Reviewing financial systems, procedures and controls to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and public sector regulations.

The Person

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet both of the following essential criteria:

• Be a fully qualified accountant and a current full member of one of the following professional bodies: Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAS, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
• Have at least two years' post-qualified experience gained within a large and complex organisation, including:
  • Preparing management accounts.
  • Preparing budgets and supporting budgetary control.
  • Providing professional advice to key stakeholders on a range of budgetary issues.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary: £47,181-£50,269 per annum.
• Hybrid working: Greater flexibility to help support work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours: A flexible approach to working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role.
• Attractive annual leave and pension package.
• Leadership opportunity: Take ownership of key financial processes and lead within an established finance function.
• Strategic influence: Provide financial insight that supports budgeting, resource allocation and organisational decision-making.
• Professional development: Further develop your leadership, stakeholder management and financial planning experience.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd on 028 0949 0907 or via email at [e-mail] for more information.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit our website to view a wide selection of our current opportunities.