Time left to apply End Date: January 16, 2025 (11 days left to apply)
job requisition id R030138
Strong financial controls. Smooth financial operations. Delivering at a fast pace.
Management Accountant
Reports to: Finance Manager (Management Accounting)
Department: Chief Operating Office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 15 January 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews with an exercise
Interview date: From the week commencing 20 January 2025
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK’s Finance team’s credibility and professionalism in handling money fundraised by public generosity is essential to the smooth running of our organisation, thus helping the charity reach our goal of beating cancer. This role will sit within our Core Purpose Finance team as the Management Accountant for our Cancer Research Horizons subsidiary.
We’re looking for a Management Accountant to take ownership of our Cancer Research Horizons accounts. In this role, you will be responsible for owning the management accounts ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders while ensuring they have accurate management information to inform decision-making.
What will I be doing?
1. Owning and delivering timely, high-quality, and accurate management accounts for our Cancer Research Horizons subsidiary.
2. Commenting on balance sheet variances and supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and stakeholders in interpreting management information.
3. Collaborating closely with the Assistant Management Accountants and Finance Analysts to ensure monthly transactions are processed accurately.
4. Identifying and implementing improvements and efficiencies in management accounting processes.
5. Supporting the year-end audit and accurately producing the annual report and accounts for your business areas.
6. Monitoring and questioning any variances against the budget.
7. Being a key finance point of contact for your specified business areas ensuring appropriate financial controls are being adhered to.
What skills will I need?
* Finalist or qualified accountant (or by experience).
* Management accounting background with experience owning and delivering accurate management accounts.
* Strong Excel skills - comfortable manipulating data and working with large, complex data sets.
* Can set and meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
* Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and build strong, collaborative relationships.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do.
About Us
As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition.
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