Management Accountant

Cranbrook Temporary £40,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.
  • Temporary Opportunity
  • Fantastic role to gain some valuable experience!

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating within the not-for-profit industry. The organisation is dedicated to supporting its community and ensuring financial efficiency in all its operations.

Job Description

  • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
  • Complete month-end processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate cost centre reporting.
  • Assist in the preparation of board packs and internal dashboards.
  • Provide timely financial insights and analysis to support business decision-making.
  • Assist the Financial Controller in preparing board-level financial reports.
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to coordinate annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting cycles.
  • Engage with department leads to gather inputs and ensure forecast accuracy.
  • Track actuals versus budget and highlight key risks or opportunities.
  • Prepare and manage project-specific budgets and financial reports.
  • Monitor financial performance of key projects (e.g. capital, research, grant-funded, or operational).
  • Ensure correct allocation of project costs and timely invoicing/milestone tracking.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate financial tracking.
  • Oversee reconciliation of project-related accounts.
  • Support post-project financial reviews with analysis and insights.
  • Develop and track financial and operational KPIs aligned with business objectives.
  • Assist departments in understanding and utilising KPIs to drive performance.
  • Regularly review and refine metrics to ensure they remain relevant and actionable.
  • Build strong working relationships with non-financial stakeholders, including project leads and budget holders.
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Support the implementation of a new finance system (ERP or similar).
  • Assist in defining system reporting requirements and improving finance processes.
  • Participate in system testing, data migration, and end-user training whilst assisting within the wider accountancy department

The Successful Applicant

The successful Management Accountant will have experience on the above and be on short notice

What's on Offer

  • Salary £40-50k
  • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause within the not-for-profit sector.
  • Temporary role offering flexibility and potential for skill development.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on achieving community goals.



If you are ready to take on this rewarding Management Accountant role in Cranbrook, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Shannon Hunter
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6916717
Phone number
+441622604515

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Cranbrook
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Shannon Hunter
Consultant phone
+441622604515
Job reference
JN-012026-6916717