Management Accountant

Management Accountant - London Salary: £40,000-£43,000 + benefits Location: London - 3 days per week in the office Contract: Permanent, Full Time

An established and purpose-driven charity is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join its finance team in London.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for the monthly reporting cycle, balance sheet control, financial analysis and statutory reporting. You will also line manage a Finance Officer and act as a key point of contact for junior finance colleagues and non-finance stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part/qualified accountant who enjoys taking ownership of their work and wants a varied role within a collaborative finance function. Key Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are met.

Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals.

Manage deferred and accrued income entries in Sage Intacct.

Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation and related journals.

Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items.

Review bank, credit card and debtor reconciliations.

Prepare management accounts narratives and variance analysis for the Head of Finance.

Review payment runs and deputise for the Head of Finance as an approver when required.

Support accounts receivable activity, including credit notes, adjustments, write-offs and queries.

Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements under Charities SORP (FRS 102).

Support the annual audit, including preparation of working papers and responding to auditor queries.

Prepare and submit ONS and other statutory returns.

Assist with budgets, forecasts and cash flow forecasting.

Business partner with teams across the organisation, providing financial guidance and support.

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and performance.

Provide Sage Intacct training and support to non-finance users.

Line manage and develop the Finance Officer, providing guidance, objective setting and performance management.

Act as the first point of contact for junior members of the finance team on technical and operational queries.

About You You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating at Management Accountant level. Ideally, you will have worked within a charity or not-for-profit environment and have a good understanding of fund accounting and Charities SORP.

You should also have

Strong month-end and management accounts experience.

Proven ownership of the full balance sheet reconciliation process.

Experience using Sage Intacct.

Strong Excel and wider IT skills.

Knowledge of Charities SORP (FRS 102) and fund accounting.

Experience preparing statutory or ONS returns.

Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

Experience providing systems training to non-finance users.

What's on Offer

£40,000-£43,000 salary

30 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Free gym membership

Regular social and wellbeing activities

Mental Health & Wellbeing initiatives, including monthly talks and a Wellbeing Hour

Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the London office

If you're a qualified accountant or finalist looking for a broad Management Accountant position where you can take genuine ownership, work closely with the Head of Finance and make a meaningful contribution across the wider organisation, this could be a great next step.