Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide crucial financial guidance and insight, supporting budget holders to enhance their financial performance. You will engage with senior stakeholders, manage budgets, and contribute to financial analysis, all while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. With a commitment to equality and inclusivity, this organization values your contributions and offers a hybrid working model, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years

Access to UK Healthcare

24/7 GP access

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Access to Benefit Hub for discounts

Enhanced pension scheme

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Part Qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support budget holders with financial performance and reporting.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts collaboratively.
• Enhance accounting practices for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Engage with Stakeholders

Education

Part Qualified / Studying towards ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Exledger

Budgyt

Job description

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Official job title: Finance Business Partner

Salary: £41,300 per annum

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Are you an enthusiastic finance professional looking to take on an exciting new challenge? Join Our Team as a Management Accountant at the MND Association!

MND Association is seeking a Management Accountant to support our budget holders and help improve their financial performance. This is a fantastic new opportunity to work with a friendly established team, providing crucial financial guidance and insight to support our core activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Management Accountant in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with budget holders to build, review, and update budgets and forecasts.
• Provide monthly management reporting and analysis.
• Meet regularly with budget holders to review financial performance and outstanding commitments.
• Guide budget holders to enhance budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
• Continuously review and improve accounting practices for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Deliver training, advice, and guidance to budget holders.
• Assist in setting up Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the Business Information (BI) module on the finance system.
• Support the Project Management Office (PMO) with financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide detailed restricted income analysis and spend tracking.
• Undertake cost tracking and analysis for Care Centres & Networks.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns with the Financial Accountant.
• Support external and internal audit queries.
• Assist with year-end financial analysis and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Contribute to finance-related project work within the Association.

About You:

• Part Qualified / Studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or Qualified by Experience.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and all budget holders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Understanding of various accounting systems (Exledger and Budgyt desirable).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of charity accounting (desirable but not essential).
• A collaborative team player with a 'can do' and creative approach.
• Flexible attitude to adapt to a diverse range of duties.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Please note your official job title will be Finance Business Partner.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility:

This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 3 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role:

• Part Qualified / Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA / QBE
• Strong communication skills to liaise
• Ability to engage with Directors, Senior Management, and non-Finance budget holders
• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

At the MND Association, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people affected by motor neurone disease. As a Management Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting us in a supportive and rewarding environment.