MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (12-Month FTC)
BRADFORD
Up to £50,000 + Benefits
THE OPPORTUNITY A well-respected, not-for-profit organisation is looking to appoint a qualified Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support their finance team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for producing management accounts for several areas of the organisation. This will include working with budget holders, reviewing financial performance and providing clear information to support operational and financial decisions.
The position would suit an experienced Management Accountant who is comfortable working across a complex organisation and building relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.
THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE
Preparing monthly management accounts for several areas of the organisation within agreed deadlines
Taking responsibility for the management accounts of the trading subsidiary
Producing monthly reports, commentary and variance analysis for budget holders and senior management
Working with managers to prepare, monitor and review budgets
Identifying significant variances and discussing appropriate action with budget holders
Supporting the preparation of annual statutory and consolidated accounts
Preparing audit schedules and acting as a main contact for the external auditors
Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolving outstanding items
Reconciling transactions and balances between different parts of the organisation
Processing and reviewing internal project recharges
Producing trend analysis and other financial information to support decision-making
Reviewing finance operations covering income, purchase ledger, banking and other transactional areas
Monitoring financial activity across projects and retail sites, raising any concerns where necessary
Providing practical financial advice to managers and other colleagues
Maintaining fixed asset records, lease information and project accounting records
Supporting improvements to financial systems, controls and procedures
Ensuring financial policies and processes are followed across the organisation
Deputising for the Head of Finance when required
THE PERSON
Be a fully qualified accountant through ACCA, ACA or CIMA
Have at least three years’ experience in a management accounting position
Have experience preparing management accounts within a complex or multi-site organisation
Be confident preparing budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Have advanced Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP and PivotTables
Be able to interpret financial information and explain the key points clearly
Have excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to accuracy
Be organised and able to manage several priorities while meeting reporting deadlines
Communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues
Be able to work independently, resolve problems and improve existing processes
Build positive working relationships with budget holders and colleagues throughout the organisation
Previous experience within the charity, voluntary or non-profit sectors would be helpful but is not essential.
Experience working with external auditors, senior management teams, boards or committees would also be beneficial.
TO APPLY
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant to join a supportive finance team and contribute to the work of an organisation that gives back to the community. Please send your application through the advert below.
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A hybrid finance and implementation role for an accountant who wants to get out from behind the desk and work hands-on with clients. We're working with an ambitious, entrepreneurial business in West London that has developed its own finance software platform and is now rolling it out to a growing base of clients. They're looking for a capable Company Accountant to take ownership of their own numbers in-house — but the real difference in this role is the client side: going in, understanding how each client works, mapping what's needed, and designing the process to get the software implemented and running smoothly. It's a varied, autonomous role that will suit an accountant who's confident with systems, enjoys solving problems on-site with clients, and wants more than routine month-end work. You'll work closely with the senior finance lead and have genuine visibility and influence as the business scales. What you'll be doingLeading software implementations for clients — visiting their premises, understanding their setup, mapping requirements and building a clear process to get the platform liveActing as the trusted point of contact who bridges the finance detail and the technical side, guiding clients through onboarding and resolving queriesPreparing monthly management accounts and supporting reportingOwning the day-to-day bookkeeping in Sage 50 and keeping the company's own records accurate and up to dateHandling reconciliations, month-end and ad hoc finance work as the business growsFeeding back to the business on how to make implementation smoother and more repeatableWhat you'll bringSolid all-round accounts experience, including management accountsStrong IT skills and a real aptitude for software and systems — you enjoy the technical, problem-solving sideConfident, client-facing communication and the credibility to lead an implementation on-siteHands-on Sage 50 experience (and comfortable picking up other bookkeeping packages)Happy to travel to client sites as the role requiresWell-organised and self-motivated, able to run implementation projects alongside the in-house finance workAAT qualified, qualified by experience, or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) all consideredWhat's on offer £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience, plus a genuinely varied role that blends finance with hands-on client project work, real autonomy, and the chance to grow with an entrepreneurial business at an exciting stage — where you'll be close to the action rather than one of many in a large finance team. Looking for an accountancy role with a real client-facing, project edge? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.....Read more...
ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTBRADFORDUp to £30,000 + BENEFITS
THE OPPORTUNITY A non-profit is looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to join its finance team on a permanent, full-time basis.This is a varied role offering exposure to management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, financial reporting and transactional finance. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping them understand financial information while ensuring income and expenditure are recorded accurately.The position would suit an AAT-qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong reconciliation and Excel skills who would like to continue developing within a supportive finance team.THE ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE
Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and completing assigned month-end tasks
Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating any differences
Monitoring income received through online donation and funding platforms
Ensuring donated funds are correctly recorded and allocated to the appropriate projects
Reconciling balances and transactions between different parts of the organisation
Maintaining accurate records for legacy income and liaising with relevant colleagues
Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating income and expenditure correctly
Processing internal recharges and financial transfers
Contributing to annual budgets, forecasts and ongoing budget monitoring
Producing quarterly reports for specific projects and areas of activity
Preparing financial analysis to identify movements, trends and unusual transactions
Providing financial information and guidance to budget holders, project teams and other non-finance colleagues
Supporting Gift Aid administration, VAT returns and related reporting
Providing cover across purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking, cash management and income processing when required
Assisting with audit work, financial reviews and improvements to internal controls
Responding to finance queries accurately and within agreed timescales
Helping to improve finance processes and working practices
THE PERSON
Hold AAT Level 2 or above, with full AAT qualification desirable
Have experience working in a busy finance or office environment
Be confident completing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
Have strong Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP and PivotTables
Be able to review financial information and identify errors or unusual movements
Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Be organised and able to manage weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines
Communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance colleagues
Be comfortable working independently and using their own initiative
Take a practical approach to problem-solving and process improvement
Be able to build positive working relationships with colleagues across different locations
Previous experience within a charity or non-profit environment would be useful but is not essential.
Exposure to Gift Aid, VAT, donation platforms, fundraising systems or legacy income would also be beneficial.
TO APPLY This is an excellent opportunity to build broader accounting experience while working for an organisation that makes a positive difference. Please apply via the advert below if interested.
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Based in our head office in Borough Market, you'll have the opportunity to work in a diverse, multinational and sociable team. We are looking for someone who is keen to gain invaluable accountancy experience in an entry-level role and who enjoys a broad variety of work. This apprenticeship offers exposure to both Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and core accounting activities, providing accounting support to our US Partnerships and Canadian Pathways businesses. The role will involve supporting month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany reconciliations), accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, as well as helping to produce management information used to support business decision-making.Main areas of focus for the role
Processing accounting transactions for Canada Pathways and US Partnerships.
Processing supplier invoices and supporting accounts payable activities, including preparing payments.
Recording and allocating receipts and supporting accounts receivable processes.
Performing accounting reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts.
Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Ad hoc project work and process improvement activities.
The apprenticeship will involve a high degree of autonomy so if you are someone who likes control over your work and enjoys organising your day, this apprenticeship will suit you. You will also benefit from working in a supportive team with colleagues who will be eager to help and train you. We are keen for you to contribute ideas on ways of working and will give you opportunities to influence decisions about how we do things.To help you succeed in your role, we will train you so that you have a full understanding of our business goals and context and we will work with you to determine what additional training you will need to do your job better and develop professionally. We will also work hard to ensure that you are supported and guided so that you enjoy your job and achieve your potential. We will ensure you have exposure to the wider finance team, with opportunities to shadow.Training:Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACCA The goldstandard in Accountancy Apprenticeships.
This programme enables individuals to become fully qualifiedin a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas ofaccountancy, taxation, finance and business. ACCA is ideal if you’re looking toprogress your career and become a chartered accountant, or work in anaccountancy, audit or tax firm.
ACCA consists of three levels; Applied Knowledge, AppliedSkills, and Strategic Professional, and you’ll need to complete relevant workexperience at some point before you can qualify. ACCA qualification is made upof three levels:
Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role ofaccounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills andtechniques expected of an accountant working in business. You can complete Applied Knowledge in six to 12 months.
Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broadunderstanding of the role of accounting in business and how to interpretfinancial information.By studying Strategic Professional, you'll learn advanced techniques, skills,and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operatingat a senior level.Training Outcome:
Opportunities for full time employment post qualification
Employer Description:Kaplan was founded in 1938 by Stanley Kaplan, with a simple but powerful mission: to widen access to education and create opportunities for people from all backgrounds. That mission continues to shape what we do today — helping learners build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed.Working Hours :9.00am - 5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
In this role you’ll contribute to the work of the Income Team and study to achieve the Level 3 AAT apprenticeship throughout the duration of your time with us. We’ll give you time during your working week for study and assessments - which means no evening or weekend study is required!
You will work towards being able to undertake the range of duties listed below:
Transactional processing across a variety of Finance Systems
System administration & maintenance
Banking & reconciliations
Mailbox administration
Communication with internal and external customers
Training:
As part of this role, you will undertake and complete an Assistant Accountant Level 3 qualification with AAT
At the end of this apprenticeship, you have an AAT Level 2 Booking Foundation Certificate and a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting which are nationally recognised qualifications
You will have the opportunity to learn in your role and will be provided with approximately one day per week in term time to study. You will be given time to attend in person training at our Buckinghamshire Adult Learning site in Aylesbury
The training you will be completed as part of the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes:
Management Accounting: Budgeting
Management Accounting: Decision and Control
Financial Statements for Limited Companies
Accounting Systems and Controls
Credit Management
Cash Treasury Management
All modules of this apprenticeship will include in-person lessons, online exams, exam revision and a workplace project. Training Outcome:
Our apprenticeship roles are on a fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship. Level 3 is usually for 18-months
We cannot guarantee a permanent position following the completion of the apprenticeship; however, this is a great opportunity to start a career in finance
AAT is a well-recognised professional body, and coupled alongside practical working experience within a large organisation, this is a great entry opportunity for anyone with an interest in building a career within finance
Employer Description:The Income Team are responsible for ensuring that income received from our customers is correctly distributed across the organisation. We deal with large volumes of transactions daily, with a real emphasis on accuracy and efficiency across processing, maintenance, and reconciliations.
Being a centralised Team, we assist our colleagues across all the councils’ various directorates, meaning there is a lot of variety across the various types of work that we are involved in. This provides a great opportunity to build working relationships with a large variety of colleagues across the organisation. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you can either work from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Initiative....Read more...
Based in our head office in Borough Market, you'll have the opportunity to work in a diverse, multinational and sociable team.
We are looking for someone who is keen to gain invaluable accountancy experience in an entry-level role and who enjoys a broad variety of work. This apprenticeship offers exposure to both Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and core accounting activities, providing accounting support to our US Partnerships and Canadian Pathways businesses. The role will involve supporting month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany reconciliations), accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, as well as helping to produce management information used to support business decision-making.
Main areas of focus for the role.
Processing accounting transactions for Canada Pathways and US Partnerships.
Processing supplier invoices and supporting accounts payable activities, including preparing payments.
Recording and allocating receipts and supporting accounts receivable processes.
Performing accounting reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts.
Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Ad hoc project work and process improvement activities.The apprenticeship will involve a high degree of autonomy so if you are someone who likes control over your work and enjoys organising your day, this apprenticeship will suit you.
You will also benefit from working in a supportive team with colleagues who will be eager to help and train you. We are keen for you to contribute ideas on ways of working and will give you opportunities to influence decisions about how we do things.
To help you succeed in your role, we will train you so that you have a full understanding of our business goals and context and we will work with you to determine what additional training you will need to do your job better and develop professionally.
We will also work hard to ensure that you are supported and guided so that you enjoy your job and achieve your potential.
We will ensure you have exposure to the wider finance team, with opportunities to shadow.
Training:Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT.
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns.
You’ll develop the technical skills to start,or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continuewith your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).
Training Outcome:
Opportunities for full time employment post qualification.
Employer Description:Our culture is collaborative, supportive and focused on continuous improvement. We encourage people at all levels to contribute ideas, take ownership and develop their skills through hands-on experience and mentoring. As part of a global education organisation, apprentices have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, work with teams across different countries, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.Working Hours :9am - 5.30pm. Days TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
