Senior Management Accountant

EA First Compass House; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Not-for-Profit organization in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to manage financial accounts and support the finance director. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum with excellent benefits such as 25 days holiday, pension contributions, and additional perks. Candidates should hold a relevant accounting qualification and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Contributory staff pension

Complimentary tickets

Discounts with local businesses

Qualifications

• At least five years of post-qualification experience.
• Ability to lead on and produce monthly management accounts.
• A track record of working with non-finance budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Support the Finance Director with the implementation of a new finance system.
• Develop financial modelling to support budget holders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Management accounting

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CGMA/CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Finance systems

Job description

Overview

We are working with a Not-for-Profit in Birmingham on an exclusive basis to recruit a Senior Management Accountant. This role is paying £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.

A Not-for-Profit that has been based in Birmingham for over 100 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Support the Finance Director with the implementation of a new finance system.
• Develop financial modelling to support budget holders, inclusive of the Executive Team and Board of Trustees.
• People manage a small team.
• Be responsible for VAT and Tax queries for the charity.
• Assist the Finance Director with identifying new ways of working and implementing improvements of processes.
• Support with funding bids for the charity.
• Provide support to colleagues in other departments with the provision of financial information as required.
• Deputise for the Finance Director.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CGMA/CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with at least five years of post-qualification experience. Part-qualified or qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Ability to lead on and produce monthly management accounts.
• A track record of working with non-finance budget holders.
• Knowledge of partial exemption and VAT would be desirable.
• Previous experience working on a finance system implementation would be helpful.
• Unrestricted and restricted funding would be advantageous.
• High standard of literacy and numeracy - Maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent) level.
• Computer literate on MS Office and payment/finance systems.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively at all levels and contribute as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well under pressure and to deadlines.
• Understands the importance of good internal and external customer relations.
• An excellent eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.
• 25 days per year plus public holidays. Additional days holiday accrued for length of service.
• Contributory staff pension, 5% employee and 3% employer.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Free-to-use employee assistance service with 24/7 virtual GP service.
• Complimentary tickets to staff when possible.
• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking.
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans.
• Discounts with local businesses.

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