Management Accountant

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Management Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity in the Public Sector? We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our client's Finance team, where you'll play a crucial role in driving financial efficiency and supporting decision-making at senior management levels.

Why Choose Us?

1. A vibrant work environment that values your contributions.
2. Fantastic benefits with an impactful organisation.
3. A chance to make a real impact in the public sector.

About the Role:

As a Management Accountant, you will be at the heart of financial operations. Your expertise will help achieve seamless monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. You'll be the go-to person for finance-related queries, providing vital support to budget holders across various cost centres.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Take full ownership of month-end reporting processes, analysing and producing comprehensive reporting packs for stakeholders.
2. Collaborate closely with Finance Business Partners to offer financial advice, coaching, and guidance to budget holders.
3. Lead budgeting and forecasting exercises, ensuring adherence to public money management principles.
4. Foster strong customer relationships to ensure timely cash flows into the organisation.
5. Work alongside the Business Systems Support team to enhance reporting and improve financial processes.
6. Maintain data integrity in Oracle (Fusion and EPM) and resolve any discrepancies.
7. Support tracking and modelling of financials for key projects and management reports.
8. Participate in various financial exercises and ad-hoc analyses as needed.
9. Collaborate with the Financial Control Team to produce accurate end-of-year accounts and engage in audit activities.

Who We're Looking For:

1. AAT Qualified or actively pursuing a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with 2-3 years of experience in an accountancy environment, preferably within the public sector.
2. Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills - your financial modelling skills will shine here!
3. Confident in using virtual meeting platforms for effective stakeholder communication.
4. Excellent communication skills to engage with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and external finance advisors.
5. High numeracy and analytical skills, with a knack for innovative problem-solving.
6. Strong organisational skills and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
7. Previous experience in management reporting and budgeting/forecasting processes is a plus!
8. A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity in all interactions.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a proactive individual eager to contribute to our finance team and the broader public sector, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping a better future through effective financial management.

Apply Today!

Embrace this opportunity to enhance your career while making a significant difference in the community. Send us your application now!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.