Management Accountant – Local Authority – 6 Month Contract

Express Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable local authority is seeking a Management Accountant for their Finance Team in Leicester. The role involves providing financial advice, monitoring performance, and supporting financial planning. Applicants should have finance experience, ideally in the public sector, and strong financial analysis skills. This is a temporary position with flexible hybrid working and an hourly rate of £22.73.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within a complex organisation, preferably in public sector.
• Ability to provide financial advice influencing decisions.
• Experience in financial planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate financial advice for decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance with insightful analysis.
• Support financial planning processes.

Skills

Financial analysis and reporting

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel and reporting tools)

Problem-solving mindset

Collaborative approach

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a reputable Local Authority’s Finance Team, working on a hybrid basis with travel up to 2 times a week into their Central Leicester based office.

Previous experience within a Management Accountant role, ideally within a government or public sector environment is essential, therefore please only apply if you can demonstrate this on your CV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, timely and relevant financial advice and information to support departmental decision-making
• Monitor and interpret financial performance, delivering insightful analysis and reports to senior managers and stakeholders
• Develop partnerships across the organisation, ensuring managers have the knowledge and skills to manage budgets effectively
• Support financial planning processes, including submissions to government and partner organisations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with the Council’s financial management policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Experience working in a finance role within a complex organisation (public sector desirable)
• Ability to provide financial advice that influences strategic and operational decisions
• Experience in financial planning, monitoring and reporting
• Experience working with non-finance managers, providing guidance and training where required
• Familiarity with partnership working and cross-functional collaboration
• Financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex data clearly
• Communication skills, able to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
• IT skills, particularly in financial systems, Excel and reporting tools
• Ability to balance priorities, manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify risks and recommend solutions
• Collaborative approach with interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Vacancy Details:

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary: £22.73 per hour D.O.E

Location: Leicester City Centre, Hybrid Working

Job Type: Temporary for approx. 6 months, potential to extend

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.