Senior Management Accountant
Posted Today by Burman Recruitment
£51,753 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Oxfordshire
Summary: The role of Management Accountant is a 9-month fixed-term contract at a leading university, aimed at experienced finance professionals who excel in financial planning and reporting. The position requires a hands-on approach to managing accounts, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates can be qualified by experience, part-qualified, or fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA). Immediate availability is essential for this impactful role within a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
- Budgeting and forecasting, supporting financial planning cycles
- Producing accurate financial reports for senior stakeholders
- Variance analysis and performance tracking
- Partnering with clients and budget holders to support decision-making
- Improving financial processes and reporting where possible
Key Skills:
- Strong Excel skills (essential)
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Proactive, organised, and able to work to tight deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Higher Education experience (desired)
Salary (Rate): £51,753 yearly
City: Oxfordshire
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Management Accountant - 9 Month FTC
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000
Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a leading university on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and driving strong financial planning and reporting.
We welcome applications from candidates who are qualified by experience, part-qualified, or fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
- Key responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
- Budgeting and forecasting, supporting financial planning cycles
- Producing accurate financial reports for senior stakeholders
- Variance analysis and performance tracking
- Partnering with clients and budget holders to support decision-making
- Improving financial processes and reporting where possible
About you
- Strong Excel skills (essential)
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Proactive, organised, and able to work to tight deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Higher Education experience (desired)
This role requires an immediate starter and offers the chance to make a real impact within a collaborative and supportive team.