Permanent vacancy – Management Accountant Location: Cambridge, CB5 (on-site working) Duration: 6 months Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) Hours : Full time, Monday to Friday You'll play a crucial role in delivering all aspects of management accounting. This includes cost management, cost accounting & control, cash flow management, variance analysis, and budgeting & forecasting. Responsibilities: Management Accounting: Collaborate closely with departments, Heads of Departments and SLT to develop a deep understanding of operations. Provide real-time financial support and analysis, delivering information in a clear and user-friendly manner to assist with decision-making. Reporting: Deliver monthly income and expenditure reports with summary narratives, highlighting areas of concern. Review month-end work, including balance sheet reconciliations, cost centre reports, funds, donations accounting, and major project reporting. Cash Management: Oversee cash management, cash flow reporting, and credit control, recommending appropriate actions as required. Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budget process, ensuring income, cost management, and operating cash flow management support the overall strategic framework. Conduct monthly reviews of variances and recommend appropriate actions. Team Management: Manage and develop finance team members, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and motivation to deliver excellent service to the College community. Person Specification: Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA or equivalent). Significant experience in financial cost management and analysis. Advanced analytical skills, including Advanced Excel skills. Benefits: Defined contribution pension scheme Comprehensive sick pay Maternity and paternity benefits above statutory requirements 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) Healthcare cash plan scheme Free staff lunch scheme Long service bonus payments Access to a childcare voucher scheme Access to sporting facilities including tennis courts and a gym Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.