Management Accountant - Full-time, Fixed Term (10 months)

Edinburgh Napier University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and project management skills, ensuring effective delivery of financial reports and activities. This full-time role offers an engaging environment focused on professional development and a generous benefits package, including ample annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

41 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Professional learning opportunities

Discounted access to sports facilities

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accountant qualifications required.
• Experience managing and delivering financial project objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Finance Business Partnering team.
• Prepare management accounts and associated financial reports.
• Ensure smooth delivery of core financial activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial project management

Time management

Team player

Technical skills in management accounting

Results-oriented

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Part Qualified Accountant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Come be part of our collaborative and progressive team!

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our strong finance team, which is crucial to our success at Edinburgh Napier University, providing an efficient, customer-focused, and proactive service to the university's internal and external customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and capable management accountant to bring strong management accounting skills who wants to develop further while making a tangible impact in the day-to-day running of a busy finance team.

We are looking for someone with proven skills who can confidently take ownership of their portfolio and ensure the smooth delivery of our core financial activities.

About the Role

The role is based in the Finance Business Partnering Team / Financial Reporting Team, where the role holder will provide comprehensive day-to-day support to the Finance Business Partnering team in the financial management of the relevant area. This includes responsibility for the preparation of management accounts and associated financial reports. The variety of the work will give you excellent exposure and the opportunity to develop your skills across the University.

What we will need from you

• Part Qualified Accountant qualifications
• Ability to apply analytical skills and provide financial insight beyond the traditional functions of finance and to bring them to bear on a broad range of organisational issues.
• Excellent financial project management and time management skills as well as creative thinking, are essential for this role.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing and delivering financial project objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• A keen team player with strong technical skills within management accounting and analysis.
• Results-oriented and focused on delivering on time with accuracy.

Benefits we offer

• minimum of 41 days annual leave (includes 10 fixed bank holidays)
• a generous pension scheme (employer contribution of 17.6%)
• professional learning and development opportunities
• discounted access to on-site sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts

Additional Information

Salary: £37,694 - £41,064 - Grade 5 pro rata

Interviews: Week of 12th January

We will be speaking to potential candidates on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship or visa support for this role. International applicants will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

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