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Senior Management Accountant

St Albans Permanent £50,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Management Accountant will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within the business services industry. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding accounting and finance environment.
  • Not for Profit Organistion
  • Development Expereince

About Our Client

The company is a well-established organisation within the business services industry, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As a mid-sized firm, it offers a collaborative and professional working environment, fostering growth and development for its employees.

Job Description

  • Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting process, providing clear and actionable insights.
  • Monitor financial performance and highlight variances to key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with departmental heads to develop and manage financial plans.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
  • Provide support for audits and assist with the preparation of statutory accounts.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
  • Deliver financial reports and presentations to senior management as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Management Accountant should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in management accounting within a not-for-profit or research environment, with a strong understanding of grant funding structures, restrictions, and reporting requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor multiple funding streams, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with funder guidelines.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with researchers, project leads, and external funders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
  • Advanced technical accounting skills (e.g. accruals, prepayments, project accounting), with the ability to produce clear, accurate financial reports and translate complex financial data into meaningful insights.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly.
  • An ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent role within the not for profit sector
  • Opportunities to contribute to key financial strategies and decisions.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Hybrid working
  • 30 days holiday
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).



If you are a skilled and motivated Senior Management Accountant seeking a fulfilling role, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Harley Hopkins
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7030848
Phone number
+44 118 933 7044

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
St Albans
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harley Hopkins
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7044
Job reference
JN-062026-7030848