Management Accountant

OneRen; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Impactful community work

Supportive team environment

Values-driven culture

Job summary

OneRen is seeking a dedicated Management Accountant to join the Finance & Governance team on a fixed-term contract. The role supports budgeting, financial planning and reporting across the organisation.

You will work with senior managers, budget holders and the wider team, driving financial insight, governance and continuous improvement, with hybrid working and a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• Full professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent).
• Experience supporting managers and budget holders in the public or charitable sector.
• Experience in budget management, financial reporting and annual accounts.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and governance/controls.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate complex financial information.
• Experience using financial ledger systems and reporting tools with good IT skills.
• Ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Positive attitude to change and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities across OneRen.
• Provide financial advice, analysis and management information to senior leaders and budget holders.
• Develop and enhance financial reporting processes and systems for high-quality information.
• Lead and contribute to financial modelling, business cases and project appraisals.
• Support revenue budget setting and long-term planning processes.
• Assist with preparation of annual accounts and statutory returns.
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends to inform decisions.
• Work with managers to develop business plans and investment opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and governance.
• Support organisational transformation projects through expert financial guidance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

CCAB or equivalent

Tools

Financial ledger systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Contract Details: Fixed Term up to 12 months

Working Hours: 37

Job Category: Finance, Business Improvement and Governance

At OneRen, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the communities we serve. As a leading charitable organisation delivering culture, leisure, sport and community services across Renfrewshire, we are committed to excellence, innovation, fairness and integrity in everything we do. We foster a collaborative and supportive working environment where people are empowered to contribute, grow and make an impact.

The Role

We're looking for a talented and motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance & Governance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in supporting financial planning, budget management and financial reporting across the organisation. Working closely with senior managers, budget holders and the wider Finance team, you'll provide expert financial advice, analysis and insight that helps inform strategic decision-making and supports the successful delivery of OneRen's Business Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities across OneRen.
• Provide financial advice, analysis and management information to senior leaders and budget holders.
• Develop and enhance financial reporting processes and systems to ensure high-quality financial information.
• Lead and contribute to financial modelling, business cases and project appraisals.
• Support revenue budget setting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Assist with the preparation of annual accounts and statutory returns.
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends to support informed decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with managers to develop business plans and investment opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and governance arrangements.
• Support organisational transformation projects and service developments through expert financial guidance.

About You

We're seeking a proactive, analytical and customer-focused finance professional who is eager to make a difference.

You will have:

• A full professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent).
• Experience providing financial support and advice to managers and budget holders, ideally within the public or charitable sector.
• Experience in budget management, financial reporting and supporting annual accounts.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial governance and controls.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently.
• Experience using financial ledger systems and reporting tools, alongside strong IT skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and influence non-financial stakeholders.
• A positive attitude towards change, continuous improvement and collaborative working.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across a highly respected community organisation.
• A varied and rewarding role supporting projects that make a real difference to local communities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The chance to work for an organisation that values Integrity, Excellence, Creativity and Fairness at the heart of everything it does.

Additional Information

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland Level 1 check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

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Overview

Number of Positions
1

Contract Type
Temporary

Contract Details
Fixed Term up to 12 months

Working Hours
37

Job Category
Finance, Business Improvement and Governance