Management Accountant

Kenton Black Ltd; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Kendal is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial processes. The role offers a varied workload including producing management accounts and engaging with staff for financial insights. Candidates should have relevant finance experience and proficiency in Excel, with knowledge of Sage 50 or Xero being desirable. The position provides a hybrid work environment and several employee benefits including a generous annual leave policy.

Benefits

Flexitime

Study package

25 days annual leave

6% employer pension contribution

Annual pay reviews

Company sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar level finance role.
• Capable of working collaboratively and independently.
• Experience in Not-for-Profit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Provide quarterly and year-end accounts for Trustees.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts with external accountants.
• Liaise with staff and volunteers for financial insight.
• Drive systems and process enhancements.
• Collate payroll information for processing.

Skills

Sage 50

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Job description

A Kendal based Charity are looking to appoint a new Management Accountant in a hands on role which offers lots of variation and input into decision making.

Working within a people orientated and inclusive culture, you will receive sufficient support to enable a smooth transition into your new role.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

• 35 hours full time
• Flexitime (start between 8am-10am and finish between 3pm – 6pm)
• Hybrid working (2 days remote/3 days in office)
• Study package if required
• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays (increasing by an additional 5 days – 1 per year of service)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Annual pay and cost of living salary reviews
• Company sick pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on site parking

Your New Role as Management Accountant:

As Management Accountant, you will enjoy a diverse role receiving ongoing support. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts
• Provision of quarterly and year-end accounts for Trustees
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Prepare annual statutory accounts, working closely with external accountants
• Regular liaison with staff and volunteers to deliver meaningful financial insight
• Driving ongoing systems and process enhancements
• Collating payroll information for processing (payroll is outsourced)

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will be proven in a similar level finance role with the ability to work collaboratively and under own supervision. Knowledge of Sage 50 or Xero is desirable and you must be adept in MS packages including Excel. Strong communication skills are required as you will be required to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Experience of working in a Not-for-Profit organisation is advantageous but not essential.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.