Part Time, Permanent
Bradford Birth to 19 is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Management Accountant to help drive improvement in our financial systems.
Vacancy Information
You will be analytical and versed in accounting controls, while able to forge strong relationships with a close-knit team in a growing organisation. Your remit will be broad, from transactional work through to presenting to Governors, and you will be able to effectively communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all financial matters, with a particular focus on accurate
reporting and compliance. Our roles involve a mixture of office and home-based working (hybrid).
The role is ideally suited to someone who has commenced their training towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or has completed an accounting technician qualification (AAT) and is looking to complete professional qualification.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
* Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers.
* Prepare financial statements, budgets, and reports to aid in financial planning.
* Prepare monthly and annual management accounts including commentary, variance analysis.
* Develop, maintain and monitor effective financial controls.
* Develop mechanisms for accurate accounting for costs and chargeable elements of business functions.
* Ensure effective management control through regular monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
* Support financial returns for charitable or schools company status as needed.
* Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team across all areas of Birth to 19 to develop financial forecasts and strategies.
* Assist in the creation of the annual statutory accounts, to include liaison with external auditors.
* Manage tax payments and returns ensuring compliance with legislation.
* Support the development of financial return necessary for our intended charitable status.
* Participate in risk management and financial audits.
Skills and Knowledge
* Previous experience of working in a finance department or in a finance role.
* Proven financial decision making and modelling experience.
* Working knowledge of a finance package (experience in the use of SIMS FMS is desirable but not essential).
* Experience of making annual budgets and longer-term financial plans.
* Ability to plan and prioritise own workload, effectively communicate and have an excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to effectively communicate finance data to non-financial managers.
* Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Experience of working in a charity/non-profit sector or school finance environment, including an understanding of key charity-related finance issues such as restricted funds.
* Experience of running a payroll and associated HMRC and pension requirements.
* Working knowledge of project management systems
* A passion for making a difference to the lives of all children and families, but particularly those facing social and economic disadvantage
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