Job Description
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Bradford / Hybrid
Salary: £32,076 - £38,223, depending on qualification and experience
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our team at Bradford Birth to 19. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and payments, and preparing financial statements and reports.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers, processing all invoices received, processing all payments made within the banking system and SIMS FMS, raising sales invoices periodically
* Prepare financial statements, budgets, and reports to aid in financial planning.
* Prepare monthly and annual management accounts including commentary, variance analysis
* Develop, maintain and monitor effective financial controls
* Ensure effective management control through regular monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis
* Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team across all areas of Birth to 19 to develop forecasts and strategies.
* Assist in the creation of the annual statutory accounts, to include liaison with external auditors
* Manage tax payments and returns ensuring compliance with legislation.
* Participate in risk management and financial audits.
Benefits and Outcomes:
We offer a supportive and values-driven work environment, with opportunities for training and personal development. Our benefits include:
* 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
* Clear performance expectations and opportunity to increase salary banding annually
* Training and personal development opportunities
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* 5 GCSE grade A-C or 9-5 inc. Maths and English
* AAT qualified and/or ACCA/CIMA part-qualified
* Previous experience of working in a finance department or in a finance role
* Proven financial decision making and modelling experience
* Working knowledge of a finance package (experience in the use of SIMS FMS is desirable but not essential)
* Experience of creating annual budgets and longer-term financial plans.
* Ability to plan and prioritise own workload, effectively communicate and have an excellent attention to detail
* Ability to effectively communicate finance data to non-financial managers.
* Demonstrate excellent numeracy skills.
* Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable Skills:
We are also looking for candidates with experience of working in a charity/non-profit sector or school finance environment, including an understanding of key charity-related finance issues such as restricted funds. Additionally, experience of running a payroll and associated HMRC and pension requirements would be beneficial.
Grade and Salary:
Depending on qualifications and experience, this role is graded at SO1 (£32,076 - £33,945) or PO1, (£35,745 - £38,223).
Duration:
This is a permanent full-time, all year-round post. There is a hybrid option, but at least three days a week should be in the office. We will consider flexible working patterns.