Management Accountant

We have a strong finance team that are vital cogs in managing expenditure for each department. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance., The finance department provides a high-quality financial service to the whole of the College. The team consists of 15 staff of which 5 focus significantly on the management account function of the department. We aim to provide excellent customer service and offer prompt and high-quality financial support to our internal and external stakeholders, whilst maintaining good controls and enforcing compliance with the College's financial regulations.

As Management Accountant, you will have an important role within the department, leading the management account section and shaping its role and direction.

Main duties include:

• Responsible for producing the monthly management accounts and associated reports to management and the board


• Prepare the college VAT returns and assist in the preparation of the statutory accounts and related schedules


• Support some of the budget holders to understand and react to the financial information available to them, which will enable you to understand the college on a wider non-financial context


• Support the maintenance of the college's fixed asset register and processes as well as supporting and developing relevant features within the finance system
  
  First of all, what's in it for you?


• Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!)


• Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!


• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days


• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress


• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure


• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield


• College gym membership with onsite facilities


• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App


• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work


• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines


• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon


• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options


Management Accountant

Finance Department

Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week

£40,144 per annum