Management Accountant (Part-Time)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly management accounts, including adjustments, accruals, prepayments, recharges and depreciation.
• Post payroll-related journals, including ER National Insurance and pension entries.
• Manage Gift Aid provisions and claims.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts, standing orders and direct debits.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and manage petty cash.
• Complete and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Revalue investments and prepare associated reporting.
• Support annual property and stock revaluations.
• Prepare financial statements, lead schedules and supporting information for the annual audit.
• Liaise with the payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Provide financial advice and support to budget holders.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, including the collation and review of departmental budgets.
• Provide financial information for grant applications and ongoing monitoring.
• Provide general financial support to the COO and wider Finance team, including ad hoc analysis and projects.

About You

• The successful candidate will ideally have:
• A relevant accounting qualification such as AAT, or be qualified by experience.
• Strong management accounting and financial accounting experience.
• Experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and year-end preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of VAT returns; charity VAT experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Charity SORP and charity accounting would be highly desirable.
• Excellent IT and finance systems skills, with strong Excel capability.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Experience of Xledger or similar cloud-based finance systems would be advantageous.