Management Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the education sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team in Liverpool. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing daily transactions, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will be qualified to a senior accounting level and possess strong financial knowledge. With a supportive work environment and flexible hours, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

28 days of holiday leave plus bank holidays

Flexible start and finish time

Opportunity for extension

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified to a senior accounting level (CIMA/ACCA/AAT).
• Proficiency in relevant financial software.
• Strong financial and accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit process.
• Preparing financial reports and submitting them to relevant personnel.
• Budget and forecast preparation.
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in all accounting functions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Financial knowledge

Education

CIMA/ACCA/AAT qualification

Tools

Financial software

Job description

• Rolling temporary
• Family friendly organisation

About Our Client

Management Accountant opportunity working within the education sector in Liverpool. As part of this role you will join a small finance team who are part of a larger and growing organisation with exciting plans on the horizon.

To be successful in the role you will have relevant and up to date experience in Management Accounts. If you have worked within the education or not for profit sector before this would be an added bonus.

Job Description

Duties and tasks of the Management Accountant:

• Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Preparing financial reports and submitting them to relevant personnel
• Budget and forecast preparation
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in all accounting and financial functions
• Managing day-to-day transactions
• Recording office expenditures and ensuring these expenses are within the set budget
• Assisting in the preparation of annual accounts and financial statements
• Performing other related duties as required

The Successful Applicant

Experience required as the Management Accountant:

• Qualified to a senior accounting level (CIMA/ACCA/AAT)
• Proficiency in relevant financial software
• Strong financial and accounting knowledge
• Excellent organisational skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

What's on Offer

• An hourly rate plus holiday pay
• 28 days of holiday leave plus bank holidays
• A standard 36-hour work week
• Flexible start and finish time
• Opportunity for extension
• A supportive work environment within the education sector
• An opportunity to contribute to a cause that makes a difference in the community