Reed Talent Solutions are partnering with the Metropolitan Police Service to recruit a Management Accountant on a 6 month initial contract.
The rate for this role will be £500 per day inside IR35 (umbrella) and will be based in Queens Park (NW6) with hybrid working with 3 days on site per week.
Their management accounting and strategic finance teams are going through a large-scale transformation which has created an opportunity to join the UK’s largest Police force.
The Management Accountant is responsible for supporting the delivery of robust, transparent, and timely financial management information and insight, including monthly management accounts, forecasts, dashboards, and analysis of options to inform decision-making.
The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, actively identifies financial risks and opportunities, and provides a clear narrative on the financial position, grounded in a sound understanding of the business groups and their objectives.
You will maintain collaborative, customer-focused relationships across the wider finance community, particularly with finance business partners, working across boundaries to ensure consistent and constructive support to the business.
Key Result Areas
*Deliver timely and accurate monthly management reporting, providing financial performance updates and ensuring reports reflect an up-to-date and accurate view of the business area’s position.
*Produce financial analysis and insight that is forward-looking and proactive
*Interpret and advise on the correct accounting treatment of complex transactions,
*Lead and oversee the delivery of month-end processes
*Proactively recommend and influence corrective actions
*Contribute to external audit, statutory reporting and policy compliance
*Ensure effective financial controls are in place
*Champion continuous improvement
The ideal candidate
*CCAB Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA or equivalent).
*Understanding of public sector financial planning and performance reporting, financial controls, and relevant statutory frameworks.
*Strong financial analysis and modelling skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Able to communicate financial information effectively to non-specialists.
*Skilled in relationship building and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
*Proficient in Excel and comfortable learning and adapting to new systems.
*Experience in delivering management accounts, forecasts, and financial reporting.
If you have the right skills and experience for this role, apply now and we’ll be in touch.