We are working with an Education provider in Birmingham to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role is paying £35,000 - £40,000 per anumm, plus hybrid working and an attractive holiday entitlement.
Our client is a large, high performing Education provider with a strong track record, operating from dedicated offices in Birmingham.
As Management Accountant reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support and lead on key accounting processes, including:
- Leading the management accounting cycle for central office budgets (budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting).
- Line management of the purchase ledger team including undertaking regular one to one meetings.
- Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and managing audit queries.
- Ensuring robust balance sheet controls, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Cash and treasury management, including BACS checks and faster payments.
- Preparing quarterly VAT returns and managing HMRC relationships.
- Overseeing accounting for investment portfolios, property assets, special funds and endowments.
- Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
Management Accountant (12 month FTC):
- Ideally you will be AAT qualified or higher.
Experience in education, charity or a not-for-profit setting.
- A track record working through year end and dealing with auditors.
Staff management experience.
Understanding of property / investment accounting (highly desirable).
Experience with PS Financials (highly desirable).
- Available to start within 1-2 weeks.
Management Accountant (12 month FTC):
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.
- 35 hour working week.
- 28 days' holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 concessionary days.
- Flexible working hours.
- Hybrid working (3 days onsite).
- Access to training courses and funding towards role-related professional qualifications for eligible employees.
- Payment of professional fees for eligible employees.
- Free lunch, tea, coffee, and other refreshments when attending the office.
- Free on-site parking.
- Cycle to work scheme, for eligible employees.
- Free access to gym, pool, and yoga sessions.
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free, 24-hour confidential assistance.
- Access to Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund (BHSF) for cashback on health-related purchases.
- Membership of a regulated pension scheme.
- Death in service benefit: lump sum equal to twice basic salary at the time of death and a spouse's.
- UAC discounted summer camps for 4-14-year olds.
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.