Management Accountant

Transport for the North; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for the North seeks a Management Accountant to deliver professional accounting services, partnering with various business areas. Candidates should have a recognized accounting qualification and experience in public sector finance, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexi-Time Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management support within a customer-focused organisation.
• Previous experience with public sector finance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial/management accounting and reporting services.
• Partner with business areas and provide specialist advice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in services and processes.

Skills

Communication

Self-organisation

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA qualification

Job description

Role Overview

As a Management Accountant, you will provide an effective financial/management accounting and reporting service to TfN.

You will act as a professional/specialist colleague, applying expertise to deliver complex professional/specialist services. You will be expected to partner with relevant business areas, provide specialist advice, and identify opportunities for improvement to services, processes, and procedures.

What we're looking for:

You will be a fully or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA); the successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of providing financial management support within a customer-focused organisation.

You will be experienced in developing and implementing financial processes, systems, and reporting mechanisms, with an understanding of public sector finance, having previously worked within or alongside a public sector organisation.

You will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, with excellent self-organisation skills, and demonstrate excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Important Dates:

• Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 23 June 2025
• Provisional Interview Date: Monday 30 June 2025 in our Manchester office

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to various salary sacrifice benefits, including Travel Pass purchase scheme
• Access to TFN's Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year

If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please apply online, providing evidence in the form of specific examples demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile.

All candidates will be required to prove their right to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process.