Management Accountant - Newly Created Role
Charity People have partnered with a growing £2million turnover community benefit society to help recruit a Management Accountant. This is a newly created role offering salary between £36,000 - £45,000 per annum.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting sustainable growth.
Contract: Full-time, with a 3-month probation period
Salary: £36,000-£45,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience). A support package for continued study towards professional qualifications is available.
Location: Minimum of three days per week in our Brixton office, with support for remote/home working as needed.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will provide accurate and timely financial management and reporting, ensuring sound financial control, analysis, and statutory compliance. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Management & Statutory Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, reconcile balance sheet accounts, complete statutory returns (VAT, Companies House, FCA), and support annual audits.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgets, reforecasts, cashflow statements, and ad hoc financial projections.
* Business Partnering: Provide financial insights to management and project leads, supporting decision-making and project reporting.
* Supervision: Manage and support the Finance Officer, ensuring professional development and alignment with departmental goals.
* Systems & Processes: Maintain and improve finance systems and digital tools for accuracy and efficiency.
* Finance Operations: Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, payroll, and ad hoc financial reporting for senior leadership.
* Audit & Compliance: Prepare reconciliations for external audits and ensure compliance with HMRC, FCA, and other regulations.
* General Duties: Uphold organisational policies, confidentiality, equality, and sustainability commitments while representing the organisation professionally.
About You
Essential:
* Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
* Strong experience in management accounts preparation, including reconciliation and reporting.
* Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks & Xero).
* Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and commitment to accuracy.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Skilled in budget management and resource optimisation.
* Confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
* Advanced IT proficiency, including Excel.
* Experience in charity or not-for-profit accounting for grants.
Due to the nature of this role and urgency, the client may close the role on Wednesday 14th January, 2026.
Candidates shortlisted for this role, will be required to answer one question.
Interviews may happy on 15th January, 2026 or w/c 19th January, 2026.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.