Senior Management Accountant

Are you from the public sector and seeking a new opportunity that grants you complete control over managing accounts and leading a talented team? Are you eager to contribute to an organisation that shapes the future of our youth, all while enjoying exceptional employee benefits? If so, keep reading.

Robertson Bell proudly announces their collaboration with a renowned educational institution, as they seek a Senior Management Accountant for a permanent role. Joining this dynamic organisation presents an exciting prospect, where your contributions play a pivotal role in supporting the next generation, with each day offering fresh challenges and opportunities.

As the Senior Management Accountant, you will:

• Consolidate and meticulously review financial data to prepare precise and timely management accounts on a monthly basis.
• Offer support to the wider organisation by attending occasional meetings alongside Finance Business Partners and delivering training to new staff members on financial systems and reports.
• Assume line management responsibilities for both a qualified and a part-qualified Finance Business Partner.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Assist the Head of Finance in generating ad hoc reports and analysis, while providing support during audits and assisting the wider team as needed.

Located in Manchester, this role offers a hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home twice a week, specifically on Thursdays and Fridays. The organisation demonstrates its commitment to its employees by providing a competitive annual leave allowance, a generous pension scheme, and unparalleled development opportunities.

Please note, during the initial three months, candidates will be required to work on-site five days a week.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold full qualifications as an ACCA, ACA, CIPFA, or CIMA Accountant.
• Possess experience within the education or public sector.
• Demonstrate proficiency in similar roles, encompassing management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Exhibit confident verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective liaison with stakeholders.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early upon finding a suitable candidate. Don't delay, apply now to seize this opportunity and avoid disappointment!