Management Accountant

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with a well-known public-sector organisation to appoint a Management Accountant. This represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop and advance their career within a supportive and dynamic environment. On offer is an industry-leading salary, holiday and wider benefits package for this level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, including statutory, internal, and stakeholder reporting (partners / Group)
• Assist in managing the business case process, from initial evaluation to post-implementation benefit tracking, ensuring a clear audit trail throughout
• Provide visibility of project performance across all stages of the project life cycle, from proposal to completion
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register accurately and assist in periodic reviews of Work-In-Progress balances
• Ensure project statuses are updated based on milestone achievements, maintaining appropriate accounting records to support each stage
• Review cost classifications for Capital and Operating expenditures, ensuring accurate accounting treatment
• Prepare and deliver monthly P&L reviews for active project portfolios
• Assist in preparing quarterly forecasts for P&L, CapEx, and project cashflows
• Post journal entries to the Ledger as required
• Perform reconciliations and implement controls to ensure Ledger accuracy, investigating and escalating variances as needed
• Support the statutory and group year-end processes, meeting stakeholder deadlines and ensuring compliance with business planning
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing guidance and support as needed

Ideal Candidate:

• Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other IT tools
• Good understanding of accounting and compliance standards (e.g., IFRS, VAT, Corporation Tax)
• Commercially focused and motivated to drive efficiencies

For further information on this opportunity and details on how to apply please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.