Management Accountant
Ipswich outskirts
Permanent
Excellent Salary & Benefits
Full-Time, 37 hours/week
We’re working in partnership with a leading local organisation seeking a dedicated and technically strong Management Accountant to support their Head of Finance. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established institution with a small, collaborative finance team and genuine work-life balance.
This is a pivotal role that combines financial ownership with internal stakeholder engagement — ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a values-led, education-focused environment.
As Management Accountant, you’ll be responsible for:
Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts to trial balance.
Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
Supporting cash flow projections and rolling forecasts.
Leading on VAT return preparation and liaising on audit processes.
Providing financial insight and variance analysis to support decision-making.
Assisting with internal system improvements, process reviews, and staff training.
Supporting ad hoc financial analysis for special projects, including capital development.The ideal candidate will possess:
Strong grounding in double-entry accounting and technical finance principles.
Prior experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
Comfortable working with multiple internal stakeholders.
High attention to detail, with proactive problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of VAT, particularly in partial exemption contexts, is advantageous.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.For further information, please contact Laura Vatter