Management accountant

Management Accountant

Salary: £61,000

1 year Fixed Term Contract, Full-time

Hybrid working - 2 days in office

Location: Central London

A prestigious scientific institution with a global reputation for excellence is seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional to act as a key business partner, supporting decision‑making through high‑quality financial analysis within an organisation dedicated to advancing knowledge, research and innovation for the benefit of society.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, the Management Accountant will work as part of a team providing a high‑quality management accounting service across the organisation. You will partner closely with budget holders, delivering insightful financial analysis and supporting effective planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.

The role focuses on producing accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring strong financial control, and enabling informed decision‑making through meaningful reporting and analysis. You will also play an important role in managing funds, supporting projects and driving continuous improvements to systems and processes.

This position offers exposure to a broad range of finance activities in a complex and intellectually stimulating environment, where collaboration, analytical thinking and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Key Priorities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts
• Support budget holders through business partnering, analysis and financial insight
• Lead on budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple departments
• Ensure accurate accounting for accruals, prepayments and financial adjustments
• Manage and monitor organisational funds in line with grant and funding requirements
• Prepare reconciliations and maintain the integrity of the nominal ledger
• Drive improvements to financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities
• Support audit requirements and contribute to strong financial governance

About You

We are seeking a CCAB‑qualified or part‑qualified accountant (or equivalent) with strong experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis, ideally within a complex or multi‑funded environment.

You will bring

• A proven track record in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly
• Experience of business partnering with non‑finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised and detail‑oriented approach to work
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Desirable experience includes working within the not‑for‑profit or charity sector, exposure to fund accounting, audit environments, or finance systems such as Xledger.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is confident challenging and supporting stakeholders, and is motivated by delivering high‑quality financial insight in a purpose‑driven environment that values integrity, innovation and excellence.