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Management Accountant

A forward-thinking Housing Association (not-for-profit organisation) focused on empowering individuals to achieve stability, seeks a Management Accountant, overseeing and reconciling data transfers across systems into the Finance system. Joining a Financial team of dedicated individuals, reporting directly to Head of Corporate Communications your role as Management Accountant would be to support budget holders by providing accurate, up-to-date financial information and addressing variances to budgets or forecasts promptly with planned corrective actions.

Offered as a permanent contract, the position of Management Accountant provides a competitive salary, appealing company benefits, attractive working environment, hybrid working (2 days office/3 days home) and flexi time (total working hours per week 37.5 hrs, with core hours being any time between Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm). Ideal candidate would possess expertise in Financial Analysis and Reporting, Technical Proficiency, Accounting Process Accuracy and Payroll Management. *Candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Duties of Management Accountant:

  • Prepare monthly analyses comparing financial results to forecasts and prior year figures, addressing variances with budget holders
  • Review cost centres post month-end for accurate coding of costs and revenues, making corrections as needed
  • Assist and support the implementation of a new finance system over the next 6 months
  • Distribute quarterly budget templates to budget holders and lead monthly financial meetings
  • Support team during absences and train new starters or budget holders on financial processes
  • Investigate significant variances with budget holders and report non-compliance to the Financial Controller
  • Compile financial reports for the CEO and Executive Team
  • Reconcile housing benefits and council tax with the Benefits Team
  • Develop processes for recharges from provider payments
  • Support a project team to track rent and manage arrears

Skills/attributes required by Management Accountant:

  • AAT qualification or equivalent experience in finance - essential
  • Knowledge and experience in accounting processes, focusing on financial analysis and reporting
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills to interpret complex data
  • Experience in payroll management and understanding payroll legislation
  • Proficient in MS Excel and Windows-based accounting software
  • Interpersonal skills to build relationships with various stakeholders
  • Attention to detail and delivering high-quality work
  • Handling sensitive information with discretion
  • Proactive mindset with strong work ethic
  • Collaborative and independent, managing multiple priorities effectively

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands – Hybrid role (2 days Office/3 days Home working)
Hours: Monday to Friday total 37.5 hours per week – Flexitime (core hours 8 am – 6 pm)
Salary: £44,396.00 p.a.
Benefits: Pension, Enhanced Holiday Entitlement, Family Friendly Policies, Cycle to Work, Life/Health Insurance and Discount Portal
Contract: Permanent

If you have the skills required to fulfil the role of Management Accountant, please APPLY TODAY!

 

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