Higher Education – Management Accountant (Project) – Salary Up to £45k Plus Fantastic Benefits – Manchester Your new company Leading Northwest centre of education with a reputation for excellence. Your new role As Management Accountant, you will be working in a niche role within research finance, supporting the Head of School Finance with the production of monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting and providing business partnering support.You will also be working alongside the Operations Manager to support a key project funded by an external party and working closely with the Ops team with duties including budget management and funding. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.Due to the nature of the Project, the Funder has responsibility for prescribing security clearance requirements for all staff. In this instance, this role is restricted to UK nationals only. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Accountant or Finalist at CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA level with relevant experience in similar roles and a background in large and complex organisations. You will have relevant experience in management accounts preparation and strong analytical and financial reporting skills. Advanced Excel skills are essential and experience of line managing or developing team members is desirable. You will be an excellent communicator and able to work collaboratively whilst managing your workload in an effective and timely manner. Successful candidates will be required to undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks and potentially undergo Security Clearance. What you'll get in return The opportunity to work alongside a well-established Head of School Finance and Operations Manager within a fantastic team environment. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £45k with excellent benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4704035