Strategic Management Accountant

Sandwell College; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell College is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Central Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will produce management accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, and liaise with auditors.

The role requires a qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong Excel, budgeting, and financial analysis experience to drive financial performance and reporting across the college.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountancy qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or CIPFA).
• Intermediate Excel skills (ECDL/CLAIT L2).
• Experience with year-end financial statements and external audit.
• Experience in operational and strategic budget management and forecasting.
• Experience analysing complex financial data and communicating results.

Responsibilities

• Leading month-end processes, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing the monthly management accounts pack with variances and commentary.
• Providing budget holders with timely financial information and guidance.
• Supporting annual budget setting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Leading preparation of annual statutory financial statements and audit files.
• Working with auditors during year-end audit.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes and controls.
• Line managing the Finance Administrator with training and support.
• Undertaking financial analysis and projects as required by the Director of Finance.

Skills

Excel (Intermediate)

Financial analysis

Budget management

Audit experience

Data interpretation

Education

ACA / CIMA / ACCA / CIPFA

Job description

Sandwell College is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Central Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will produce management accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, and liaise with auditors.

The role requires a qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong Excel, budgeting, and financial analysis experience to drive financial performance and reporting across the college.