Management Accountant, Permanent, Central Oxford, Hybrid, Up to £60,000
Management Accountant
Central Oxford
4 Days a Week on-site/1 Day WFH
Up to £60,000 with excellent benefits
This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional to enhance their skills and advance their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to higher education and charitable objectives. The Finance Team operates in a highly professional environment, where this role will play a crucial part in delivering quality processes and support across the organisation.
Main Duties:
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Under the Controller's supervision, manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting. This includes regular interaction with department heads to understand key priorities and activities.
* Endowment Activities: Support the Controller in all endowment-related tasks, including reviewing accounting entries and collaborating with external service providers such as banks, fund managers, and investment advisors.
* Project Accounting: Take on direct responsibility for project accounting in subsidiaries, focusing on development and capital expenditure projects.
* Taxation: Assist the Accountant with the organisation's taxation matters, including VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax.
* Financial Processes: Engage in financial process reviews, data analysis, and various ad hoc projects as needed.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
* Highly motivated and experienced professional with leadership potential.
* Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting.
* Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
* Proactive attitude with the ability to perform under time constraints.
* Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
* Fully or partially qualified, working towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification.
* Experience in the educational or charitable sector.
* Familiarity with complex VAT environments.
* Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
* Experience in managing changes in financial reporting processes.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
* Exposure to banking, financial markets, and real estate investment.
* Understanding of Charity SORP.
* Experience with Power BI.
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