Senior Management Accountant

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.