Management Accountant

Serco Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to provide comprehensive financial reporting across multiple contracts. The role includes line management responsibilities and opportunities for professional development. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Wide range of training opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

Charity volunteering day

Qualifications

• Professional qualification from a recognised accounting body with relevant experience.
• Track record of collaboration in a complex environment.
• Ability to resolve conflicts with decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate financial and management information.
• Line management of at least one Assistant Management Accountant.
• Manage overall reporting for contract balance sheets including VAT returns.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts to support contract teams.

Skills

Professional qualification (CIMA or ACCA)

Collaboration with business leaders

Knowledge of financial processes

Influencing and negotiation skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Relevant experience in finance teams

Job description

Leicester, LE3 1UQ - hybrid working available
Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Band 4/ Competitive Salary + benefits

Ready to make an impact?

Here at Serco Leisure, we are seeking an experienced Management Accountant who be responsible for providing timely and accurate financial and management information across a portfolio of contracts to the Leisure Senior Team, assisting where necessary to enable them to make well informed business decisions.

You will take full ownership of the management and financial reporting for the contract portfolio and line management responsibility for at least one Assistant Management Accountant. You will play a vital role in communicating financial insight to the business.

Your main responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely financial reporting including the production of monthly accounts with insightful and actionable commentary on key business drivers
• Line management of at least one Assistant Management Accountant to include mentoring and development
• Multi-contract responsibility
• Overall responsibility for contract balance sheets to include monthly reviews, detailed quarterly reviews and actions to clear
• Responsibility for accurate completion of VAT Returns
• Accountability for year end and successful completion of audited financial statements for contract portfolio
• Active involvement in the preparation of budgets and forecasts to support contract teams with some requirement for travel as appropriate
• Production of Trust reports and information as required
• Promote and lead on continuous improvement of financial processes
• Development and maintenance of Billing Handover Schedules
• Cash management for contract portfolio

About you

What you will need to do the role:

• A professional qualification (CIMA or ACCA) with a recognised accounting body along with relevant experience in finance teams is essential
• Track record of collaborating with business leaders in a complex business environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the business within their scope of responsibility.
• Evidence of ability to influence, negotiate, listen to and resolve conflicts with key decision makers
• Ability to highlight problems, offer innovative and practical solutions, and drive through their execution.

Discover all you need to keep growing

Here you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.

Because this is a place for you

Our people are integral to everything we do. That's why our benefits are designed to put you first:

• Holidays:Up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development:A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts:Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme:Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity:Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
• More benefits- Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)