Management Accountant - #2085058

Management Accountant

London

40k pa

FTC to Perm

Hybrid

This role focuses on:-

• Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Supporting funding, reporting, and financial control processes
• Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
• Working closely with Finance leadership and operational teams

It’s a hands-on, analytical role with strong collaboration across departments, especially fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports
• Analyse budget vs actuals and explain variances
• Provide insightful financial commentary to leadership

• Develop and track budgets and forecasts
• Support funding monitoring and financial planning

• Invoice funders according to grant agreements
• Track funding changes and support implementation
• Ensure Gift Aid and tax claims are accurate and timely

• Perform reconciliations (bank, VAT, payroll, suppliers)
• Support audits and ISO compliance
• Maintain financial policies and procedures

• Maintain asset register and monitor procurement
• Oversee purchase/sales ledger and supplier reconciliations
• Identify and implement process improvements

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• ~2+ years post-qualified experience
• Strong management accounts and budgeting experience
• Good understanding of VAT
• Advanced Excel / Microsoft Office skills

• Experience with Xero
• Charity sector experience
• Payroll knowledge

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking
• Excellent communication (financial storytelling)
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Team collaboration across departments
• Professional judgment, discretion, and autonomy