Senior Management Accountant - Hybrid

Positive Employment; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Employment is recruiting a Management Accountant for a local government organisation based in Bedford. The post holder will lead a team delivering financial advice and support to the Chief Executive and directorates, overseeing budget setting, monitoring and year-end processes.

This contract role is initially 3 months with a hybrid working model. The role requires CCAB-qualified accounting with strong budgetary and reporting experience, and the ability to work with senior managers and

Qualifications

• Essential experience in local authorities or similar organisations.
• Strong budget setting, monitoring and forecasting experience.
• Experience providing financial advice to senior managers and budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of financial advice and support to the Chief Executive and directorates.
• Oversee budget setting, budget monitoring and forecasting processes.
• Lead year-end financial processes and ensure timely reports.
• Prepare and review financial reports, forecasts and management information for senior managers.
• Monitor expenditure and income, identifying variances and financial risks.
• Provide advice on budget management and resource allocation.

Skills

Budget setting

Budget monitoring

Forecasting

Year-end

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant or equivalent

Job description

Positive Employment is recruiting a Management Accountant for a local government organisation based in Bedford. The post holder will lead a team delivering financial advice and support to the Chief Executive and directorates, overseeing budget setting, monitoring and year-end processes.

This contract role is initially 3 months with a hybrid working model. The role requires CCAB-qualified accounting with strong budgetary and reporting experience, and the ability to work with senior managers and