Strategic Management Accountant – Hybrid Public Sector

MCS Group; Donaghadee; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension plan

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a leading public sector education organisation to appoint a Management Accountant in Northern Ireland. You will own management accounting, budgetary control and financial planning to influence decisions and support strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, you will lead monthly accounts, budgets and forecasts, and provide high-quality financial advice to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant and a current member of one of the following bodies: Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAS, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
• Have at least two years' post-qualified experience in a large and complex organisation; includes preparing management accounts, budgets and providing professional advice to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting.
• Monitor income and expenditure with budget holders, manage budgets and identify where corrective action is required.
• Prepare annual budgets across income, staffing, non-staff expenditure and capital; support forecasts and cash flow planning.
• Provide professional financial advice to senior stakeholders on budgetary issues and resource allocation.
• Line manage the Finance Business Partner, providing leadership, direction and staff development.
• Review financial systems, procedures and controls to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with legislation and public sector regulations.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Financial planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

MCS Group is partnering with a leading public sector education organisation to appoint a Management Accountant in Northern Ireland. You will own management accounting, budgetary control and financial planning to influence decisions and support strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, you will lead monthly accounts, budgets and forecasts, and provide high-quality financial advice to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer.