Management Accountant (12 month FTC)

EA First was born out of an ethos to make a difference that sets us out from the crowd. With many years of recruitment experience, a proven track record for valuing relationships, we stand ready to demonstrate something different.

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.

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