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!