Management Accountant Maternity cover - 12 month fixed term contract Part time role Overview: The charity are looking to appoint a management accountant (part time) to join their accounts team and provide maternity cover for one year. The role will report to the CFO, and be responsible for managing the accounts team. The key function of this role is to analyse financial information and implement effective strategies to enhance overall business performance, ensure accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders. Combining both accounting and management skills, the Management Accountant has overall accountability for preparing, developing and applying findings from financial reports. Responsibilities include maintaining financial policies and management information systems, alongside establishing effective communication channels to inform management on all aspects of the finances. Responsibilities: Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making Produce month end and year end journals Prepare monthly management accounts for the individual entities and the consolidated entity Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts by preparing the supporting data pack Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process Manage capital expenditure Produce financial statements including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries Ensure compliance with all financial regulations Lead, manage, guide and motivate a team Review accounting processes and practices and improve where necessary to ensure efficient financial operations Accountability for cash flow and production of forecasts Review company assets and liabilities Prepare monthly reconciliations for all accounts Assessment of monthly expenses Production of relevant commercial analysis e.g. margins and pricing