Management Accountant

Eden Brown Synergy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join their team in Ashton-under-Lyne. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial accuracy and reporting within the education sector. You will be responsible for managing financial accounts, preparing budgets, and providing essential support to the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, be AAT qualified, and have a solid understanding of financial regulations. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experienced Management Accountant with a background in education sector.
• AAT qualified and working towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate Management Accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the Head of Finance with budget preparation and financial forecasting.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Numeracy

Literacy

Education Funding Knowledge

Financial Regulations Understanding

Education

AAT Qualified

Professional Accountancy Qualification (or QBE)

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

Tools

Computerised Management Information Systems

Job description

I am working with an education provider who are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to start work ASAP.

The role is full time, on site in Ashton-under-Lyne (free parking) and will run for 6-8 weeks initially.

The role is paying 23.36 PAYE p/h + holiday pay of 3.40 p/h ( 26.76 in total) or 30.77 via an umbrella company.

The role:

• Ensure that all assets and liabilities of the organisation are accounted for on an accurate and timely basis and all statutory and monthly reporting is carried out to deadlines set.
• Provide timely and accurate information for the senior leadership team as and when requested.
• To work with the Head of Finance to maintain, develop and improve financial accounting and financial management systems and information.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasting and internal budget management.
• Support the year end processes and audit
• Lead on the financial support for Externally funded projects
• Line Manage and develop Financial Colleague(s) and support the Payroll and Pensions process.

Key responsibilities

To be responsible for producing highly accurate Management Accounts including completion of all balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. Ensuring all control accounts are reconciled and routine balance sheet reconciliations are carried out. Retaining control and accuracy of the organisation's Assets and Liabilities. Liaising with the Head of Finance for board reports and key risk and opportunities.

To prepare, analyse and distribute meaningful monthly budget holder statements, load budgets and reforecasts into the system and report back to the Head of Finance any known risks or overspends.

To meet a portfolio of budget holders periodically to review and provide financial support and training. To provide support or arrange financial training to Colleagues as necessary.

To support the Payroll Officer with the monthly Payroll and Pensions processes and provide cover as appropriate.

Essential qualifications, skills & knowledge

• Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2
• AAT qualified
• Working towards professional accountancy qualification or QBE
• Knowledge of Education funding
• Understanding of general key financial regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of financial accounting and budgeting principles
• Have detailed knowledge and understanding of a variety of computerised management information systems.

As the organisation is looking for someone to hit the ground running we need applications to come from people who are experienced Management Accountants with Education sector experience. (Schools/Colleges/Universities)

Please only apply of you have all the essential qualifications, skills & knowledge as mentioned above and are available to start on no more than 1 week's notice.

Thank you

Charlotte

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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