Management Accountant

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charity recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant on a part-time basis (4 days per week) to support financial decision-making across the charity. The role involves producing management accounts, overseeing finance team operations, and ensuring compliance with charity financial regulations. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with experience in the charity sector. Flexible hybrid working is offered, requiring 2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of charity accounting principles, including SORP and fund accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day line management for the finance team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Charity accounting principles

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant with a hospice on a permanent, part-time basis (4 days per week). As Management Accountant you will play a key role in supporting financial decision-making across the charity. You will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, analysing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with charity-specific financial regulations and reporting standards. Hybrid working is in place with this organisation, with 2 days per week required in the office. The salary on show is the FTE.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day line management for the finance team, overseeing workload allocation, driving process improvements and enhancing operational efficiency
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary for budget holders
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with operational teams
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring appropriate allocation and reporting
• Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure in line with charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice)

Qualifications

• Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Have a strong understanding of charity accounting principles, including SORP and fund accounting
• Have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.