Management Accountant
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  • England,North West,Cumbria
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,000 - £43,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Full job descriptionManagement Accountant
*Annual Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 (depending on experience)
*Location: South Cumbria - Hybrid (c. 3 days per week on site)
*Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
An established and values-driven organisation operating across learning, development, and community services is seeking a Management Accountant to lead its day-to-day finance function and support strategic decision-making across a complex, multi-income business. This is a hands-on role with real influence, managing a small finance team and working closely with senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Reporting to the Head of Finance, take ownership of management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.
*Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and cashflow reports.
*Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with budget holders.
*Provide insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
*Manage statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
*Oversee VAT returns, payroll, and day-to-day cash management.
*Review and improve finance systems, processes, and controls.
*Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards.
*Line manage and support two Finance Officers.
*Act as a senior finance contact across the organisation, including deputising when required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience preparing management accounts and budgets.
*Strong Excel and data-handling skills.
*Experience managing finance ledgers and processes.
*Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
*A proactive, collaborative approach and natural leadership style.
*Qualified by experience (QBE) or equivalent.
*Desirable: Part-qualified or qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
*Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems.
*Exposure to charity, not-for-profit, or complex funding environments.
*People management experience.
Interested? Apply today
Job number 3647792

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