Job description
Are you a qualified Accountant with a passion for driving positive change?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a national charity dedicated to making a real difference, which is currently experiencing significant growth.
As the Management Accountant, you will take responsibility for the accurate management and reporting of the charity’s finances, collaborating closely with the broader Finance Team and Senior Leadership Team.
With ambitious plans for continued expansion in the coming years, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing financial systems and processes that will underpin the charity’s growth and sustained success.
If you have experience in the charity or third sector, or a strong background supporting purpose-driven organisations, this role is ideal for you. It offers the chance to ensure valuable financial resources are utilised effectively to maximise impact and continue delivering vital services to those in need.
This organisation values its people, offering a range of benefits including hybrid working, flexible hours, and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
What we need from you:
- Assist in compiling, interpreting, and presenting accurate weekly and monthly management accounts and reports.
- Prepare designated month-end and year-end journal adjustments, including accruals and prepayments.
- Perform assigned balance sheet and restricted fund reconciliations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and the security of grant-funded donations.
- Reconcile and prepare ongoing profit and loss accounts for major fundraising events.
- Carry out the ongoing allocation of restricted grants.
- Conduct finance reviews with budget holders and support them in managing their budgets.
- Identify key trends in income and expenditure by department or programme, as well as significant variances from budget.
- Work with the Fundraising and Grants teams on tender applications and ongoing project monitoring.
- Assist the CFO in preparing schedules for year-end statutory accounts and audit purposes.
- Collaborate with the CFO and Finance Team on the development and implementation of a new finance system.
- Be an active member of the charity’s Executive Leadership Team, embodying the organisation’s mission, vision, and values.
What you need to succeed:
- Qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Candidates qualified by experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience in the third sector or charity sector is desirable but not essential.
- Proven experience in a similarly demanding finance role.
- Ability to present at a senior or board level.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate it effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Essential details:
- Position: Management Accountant
- Location: Stoke-on-Trent
- Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + 25 days' holiday + hybrid working
If you are a motivated and passionate finance professional seeking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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