Management Accountant

Permanent vacancy – Management Accountant

Location: Cambridge, CB5 (on-site working)

Duration: 6 months

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

You'll play a crucial role in delivering all aspects of management accounting. This includes cost management, cost accounting & control, cash flow management, variance analysis, and budgeting & forecasting.

Responsibilities:

• Management Accounting: Collaborate closely with departments, Heads of Departments and SLT to develop a deep understanding of operations. Provide real-time financial support and analysis, delivering information in a clear and user-friendly manner to assist with decision-making.
• Reporting: Deliver monthly income and expenditure reports with summary narratives, highlighting areas of concern. Review month-end work, including balance sheet reconciliations, cost centre reports, funds, donations accounting, and major project reporting.
• Cash Management: Oversee cash management, cash flow reporting, and credit control, recommending appropriate actions as required.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budget process, ensuring income, cost management, and operating cash flow management support the overall strategic framework. Conduct monthly reviews of variances and recommend appropriate actions.
• Team Management: Manage and develop finance team members, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and motivation to deliver excellent service to the College community.

Person Specification:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in financial cost management and analysis.
• Advanced analytical skills, including Advanced Excel skills.

Benefits:

• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Comprehensive sick pay
• Maternity and paternity benefits above statutory requirements
• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Healthcare cash plan scheme
• Free staff lunch scheme
• Long service bonus payments
• Access to a childcare voucher scheme
• Access to sporting facilities including tennis courts and a gym

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.