Management Accountant

Our Client

Mackie Myers have partnered with a well established, not for profit higher education institution, to appoint a Management Accountant into their close knit and collaborative finance team.

The Role

The Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering high-quality management information, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving financial performance across the organisation.

Working closely with senior leadership, including the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Head of Finance, this role blends strong technical accounting with stakeholder engagement and finance business partnering responsibilities. The post-holder will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and systems improvement, helping shape the future finance function.

Main Duties

Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reporting

Deliver detailed variance analysis and financial insights to support decision-making

Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning processes

Own and maintain cashflow forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities

Partner with stakeholders across the University to provide financial advice and challenge

Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and controls

Contribute to the implementation of new finance systems and reporting tools

Provide financial input into strategic projects and operational initiatives

Deputise for senior finance colleagues where required

The Successful Candidate

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong management accounting experience within a complex or regulated environment (higher education or not for profit desirable)

Proven ability to produce insightful financial reporting and analysis

Confident communicator with experience engaging non-finance stakeholders

Excellent Excel and data manipulation skills

Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and adding value

Ability to work independently while building strong relationships across teams

What’s on Offer?

Salary up to £50,000 per annum

Hybrid working and a collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work within a purpose driven, higher education setting

Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects

Long term development opportunities within a growing organisation

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better decision-making. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive and feel valued. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities and are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment processes.