Management Accountant

EA First; Stoke-on-Trent; In loco; GBP 43.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

EA First is recruiting a Management Accountant for a Not-for-Profit in the education sector, based in Stoke-on-Trent. The role combines management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering within a collaborative finance team.

Salary is £43,000–£46,000 per annum with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. The role is full-time and onsite, with standard hours and a strong focus on financial sustainability and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) or part-qualified will be considered.
• At least five years' experience in a finance environment.
• Strong experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities are essential.

Mansioni

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, with variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts and medium-term financial plans.
• Partner with budget holders and senior leaders, providing financial advice and challenge.
• Complete month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals and journals.
• Support statutory accounts, audit schedules and regulatory returns.

Conoscenze

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Budgeting & forecasting

Formazione

ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent

Part-qualified considered

Strumenti

PS Financials

Descrizione del lavoro

EA First is delighted to be recruiting a Management Accountant to join a Not-for-Profit within the education sector, this role is based in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for a accountant to take on a varied role, combining management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering. The role is paying £43,000 - £46,000 per annum, plus access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our client is an Not-for-Profit organisation operating within the education sector, committed to delivering high quality services and making a positive difference to the communities it supports. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, continuous improvement and professional development, the organisation offers a collaborative working environment where finance plays a key role in supporting operational and strategic decisions. The successful candidate will join a dedicated finance team, with the opportunity to influence financial processes, strengthen reporting and work closely with senior stakeholders.

Management Accountant:

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts and medium term financial plans.
• Business partner with budget holders and senior leaders, providing financial advice, analysis and constructive challenge.
• Complete month end and year end accounting processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts, audit schedules and regulatory returns.
• Monitor cash flow, grant funding and expenditure to support financial sustainability.
• Maintain oversight of VAT, fixed assets and capital expenditure.
• Support the development and improvement of financial systems, processes and internal controls.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to finance colleagues, including line management responsibilities.
• Produce financial reports, business cases and analysis to support strategic decision making.

Management Accountant:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent recognised qualification). Part-qualified will also be considered.
• At least five years' experience working within a finance environment.
• Strong experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Confident completing month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supporting statutory accounts preparation, audit processes and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work alongside and challenge senior stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements and developing more efficient financial processes.
• Experience within education, charities, the public sector or another Not-for-Profit environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Knowledge of PS Financials would be beneficial, although not essential.

• £43,000 to £46,000 per annum.
• Permanent.
• 37 hours per week.
• Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service.
• This role is based fully onsite (Stoke-on-Trent), with working hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Friday.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised meals.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.