Management Accountant

Purpose of the role

Assist the Head of Management Accounts in the delivery of monthly budget meetings, management accounts, cashflow analysis and the annual budget planning process for the college group.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, checking for accuracy and timely financial reporting.
• Manage allocated income streams, maintaining reconciliations and identifying necessary financial adjustments.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with budget holders to review financial plans.
• Monitor allocated budgets, providing financial guidance, analysis and support to non-finance stakeholders to drive performance.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and external audit requirements.

Person Specifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or significant recent and relevant management accounting experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting systems to build, amend and run financial reports.
• Proven experience in budget management, budgetary control and financial monitoring.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• The ability to contribute to the long-term strategic development of the College.
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding & practical ideas for their implementation in this post.
• Must have: ENHANCED DBS