Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Euston, Hybrid (2 days in the office)

12 months, ASAP start

We are delighted to be working with a prestigious Russell Group University renowned for its excellence in research and teaching. The University's Finance Division plays a crucial role in managing its financial performance and strategy, ensuring the provision of top-tier services and advice.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant to join their dynamic Finance Division. This role is integral to delivering all aspects of management accounting, including cost management, cash flow management, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. You will provide accurate financial information to support strategic financial responsibilities and drive continuous improvements in financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive management accounting services, ensuring accuracy in management accounts.
• Manage cash flow in collaboration with the Treasury management function and Investment Manager.
• Perform variance analysis on month-end reporting, identifying underlying reasons for discrepancies.
• Manage and review budget and forecast templates, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Produce monthly management accounts and dashboards with supporting commentary.
• Drive continuous customer service improvements in financial systems, processes, and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and external audit requirements.
• Provide guidance and training on management accounting issues to finance staff.
• Develop the team into a high-quality management accounting function through training and development.

Person Specification:

• Fully qualified accountant with demonstrable experience in management accounting or finance.
• Proven experience in service delivery and team management.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and familiarity with Oracle Financials or similar accounting packages.
• Ability to generate innovative ideas and improve policies and processes.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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