Management Accountant - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details
Management Accountant
Hays Specialist Recruitment LimitedJob Location : Manchester, UK
Your new companyMy client is a public sector body that acts as an independent regulator withinHealthcare servicesRole OverviewThe Management Accountant will collaborate with senior managers and budget holders to provide financial guidance and support to specific directorates. This role involves budgeting, monitoring, and reporting financial performance. The position is due to the organisation implementing a new ERP system.Main Responsibilities
- Work closely with one or more specific directorates to prepare the annual budget, identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including journal postings, variance analysis, and forecasting full-year performance.
- Build strong relationships with designated directorate budget holders, discussing financial performance and strategies to align spending with the budget.
- Assist budget holders in preparing bids for further investment through the "Gateway" process. This may involve costing, savings identification, and alternative option appraisal.
- Provide additional support as needed, including preparing ad hoc reports for Budget Managers and the Assistant Director of Finance.
- Contribute to the compilation of year-end statutory accounts and support external audits of financial statements.
- Collaborate with the management accounts team and wider finance to identify process efficiencies and improvements.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and reviews as assigned.
- Understand and apply safeguarding policies and processes to protect children and adults at risk.
- Support the organization's sustainability aims and a net-zero plan where appropriate.
- Undertake any reasonable duties assigned from time to time.
Person Specification (Essential Criteria)
- Demonstrated experience in management accounting, including annual budget production, re-forecasting, and monthly reporting.
- Ability to build positive relationships with budget holders and key stakeholders, influencing decisions and negotiating effectively.
- Synthesise information from financial and non-financial sources to offer strategic advice and insights to budget holders. Familiarity with financial modelling and sensitivity analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Proficient in analysing, interpreting, and articulating trends, variances, and cost drivers.
- Self-driven, able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs with attention to detail.
- Work proactively as an individual or part of a team to support the wider organisation.
- Full membership of a recognised accounting body within the UK.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and formula manipulation for large data sets.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service, ensuring internal and external needs are met positively.
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