Management Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting a Management Accountant for a Kidlington-based role on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will deliver monthly management accounts, support month-end tasks, and ensure financial compliance within a large public sector finance function.

You will have AAT qualification or equivalent, strong Excel and analytical skills, and line management experience to coach Accounts Technicians and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Candidate will be an AAT-qualified accountant with management accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential for reporting and analysis.
• Organised, detail-focused, with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and assist with month-end reporting.
• Prepare journals including prepayments, accruals and other adjustments.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations within deadlines.
• Assist with year-end accounts and external audits.
• Manage grant claims and financial returns per funding conditions.
• Support income generation and cost recovery activities.
• Supervise Accounts Technicians with coaching and performance support.
• Oversee controls related to seized cash processes and ensure procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and management reports for decisions.
• Identify improvements to financial processes and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Line management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant – Kidlington – £38,000 - £40,000 – 12 Months FTC

Our client is a well-established organisation within Local / Central Government, providing essential public services and supporting their communities through effective financial management. They are committed to creating a collaborative and supportive working environment where continuous learning and professional development are encouraged. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Job

We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end activities, and ensuring financial compliance across the organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will provide valuable financial insight while helping to improve processes and supporting income recovery initiatives.

Duties

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and supporting month-end reporting activities.
• Preparing journals, including prepayments, accruals and other accounting adjustments.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations within agreed reporting deadlines.
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
• Managing grant claims and financial returns, ensuring compliance with funding conditions and submission deadlines.
• Supporting income generation and cost recovery activities, including specialist charging arrangements.
• Supervising and developing Accounts Technicians through coaching, objective setting and ongoing support.
• Overseeing financial controls relating to seized cash processes and ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Producing financial analysis and management reports to support business decision-making.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and promote best practice across the finance function.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an AAT-qualified accountant (or equivalent) with previous management accounting experience within a large finance function. Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret financial data accurately. You will be an organised, detail-focused individual with excellent communication skills, line management experience, a proactive approach to problem-solving and the flexibility to manage competing priorities.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you will join a supportive organisation that values collaboration, personal development and continuous improvement. Generous annual leave, pension scheme and excellent work-life balance are offered as part of the overall package.