Management Accountant

Wade Macdonald; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting a Management Accountant for a well-established organisation in the Education sector. Based in Hucknall with hybrid working, the role focuses on management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and commercial analysis to support decision-making.

You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation, contribute to finance transformation initiatives, and assist with month-end and external audit processes.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or part-qualified with relevant experience)
• Strong Excel and general ledger knowledge; familiarity with finance systems
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month-end reporting and production of management information for wider Group reporting
• Completing and reviewing balance sheet and other reconciliations with colleagues across the finance function
• Collaborating with Finance Business Partners on budgets and forecasts to reflect operational priorities
• Working with Sales and Marketing to understand commercial trends and financial impact of campaigns
• Contributing to finance transformation initiatives, including process improvements and system changes
• Supporting the external audit process by preparing financial information and responding to queries
• Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to support business decisions
• Working with cross-functional and international finance colleagues to maintain timely financial information

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Part-qualified with relevant experience

Tools

Excel

General Ledger

ERP/Finance Systems

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Hucknall
Salary: £60,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid working

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the Education sector. With a collaborative and supportive working environment, they value people who enjoy working across teams, solving problems and contributing to the continued development of the organisation.

Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a busy finance function, supporting the delivery of accurate management information while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

The role offers a varied remit spanning management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, commercial analysis, audit support and finance transformation.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with month-end reporting and the production of management information for wider Group reporting

• Completing and reviewing balance sheet and other finance reconciliations, working closely with colleagues across the finance function

• Collaborating with Finance Business Partners on budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial plans reflect operational priorities

• Working alongside Sales and Marketing teams to understand commercial trends and assess the financial impact of campaigns and promotional activity

• Contributing to finance transformation initiatives, including process improvements and accounting system changes

• Supporting the external audit process by preparing financial information and helping investigate queries

• Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and insight to support business decision-making

• Working with cross-functional and international finance colleagues to maintain accurate and timely financial information

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous Management Accounting or Finance Business Partnering experience and ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although part-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. Strong Excel, general ledger and financial systems knowledge are important, alongside excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. You will enjoy understanding the commercial drivers behind the numbers and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a collaborative finance team in a role offering broad exposure across management accounting, commercial partnering and finance transformation. The position provides the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, develop your commercial understanding and contribute to projects designed to improve finance processes and support future growth.