Your new company
This not-for-profit organisation's purpose is to deliver excellent services to its local community. As such, they are looking for the right candidate to join them as a Management Accountant to help them achieve this ambition. The organisation is evolving and would like to become increasingly dynamic and innovative. The role of the finance team is critical in driving the organisation forward, and this is an exciting opportunity to join them on a permanent basis.

Your new role
You will be responsible for providing a high quality financial service, and you will ensure your work complies with financial reporting standards and accounting codes of practice. You will have a key role in the annual accounts process and be responsible for the completion of statutory returns.
You will work with the service as a business partner to provide financial analysis which supports service / council improvement and change and provide direction and support to your small team. In addition, you will support the preparation of robust forecasts against budget. You will play a key role in the contribution to financial performance reports and business cases for change. In addition, you will play a key role in the development of medium and long term planning, assisting in Best Value reviews.


What you'll need to succeed
You must be a professionally qualified accountant with a CCAB accounting body or CIMA with experience in a similar role. You will also have a knowledge of legislative requirements, accounting codes of practice, and be up-to-date with all accounting and technical developments. In addition, you will have excellent communications skills, and have the ability to explain financial information and concepts to non-financial staff in an engaging way. Flexibility and adaptability will also be required, as will a commitment to personal development.

What you'll get in return
You will be working in an environment whose focus is the improvement of people's lives in the local community, with the opportunity to impact and influence the shape of the organisation in the months and years to come. In addition, you will receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits, such as a final salary pension and 34+7 days annual leave. Hybrid working is also available, and you will spend 2 days per week in the office.

What you need to do now
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