Following a structural review we are looking to strengthen our Corporate Management Accounting team based within the HQ Finance department.

We currently have a vacancy for a qualified accountant as Management Accountant – Treasury and Planning. The post holder will work within a small team of management accountants on group tasks but will take the lead on the introduction of cash planning and management and the compilation of income and expenditure forecasts.

Applicants should have advanced Microsoft Excel skills applied to financial costing and planning and experience of working with non-financial colleagues.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27 August with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 3 September. 

Management Accountant: Treasury and Planning

Job purpose: 

To assist in the provision of management information to SMT and Trustees enabling accurate corporate decision making and monitoring of performance against agreed financial plans

Reporting to:

Corporate Financial Planning Manager

Reward Band:

FG: £31,463 to £40,719 plus LW £3182 (Pay review pending)

Key activities: 

• To lead on budgeting, forecasting and monitoring the organisation’s cash management, providing regular reports and highlighting significant variances in an urgent and timely way.
• To lead on the preparation of regular forecasts of income and expenditure and balance sheet and reporting thereon
• Identification of areas requiring investigation, initiating and completing ad hoc investigations in liaison with other unit accountants.
• To provide advice and support to managers at all levels that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial management.

Location:

Edward Rudolf House, Margery Street, London

No of posts:

1

Attainments:

In order to be considered for this post you will need to demonstrate that you already have:

Experience

• Post qualifying experience
• Experience of working with non financial staff

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA or CIMA)

Work based knowledge

• Understanding of costing methods
• An appreciation of charity accounting
• Understanding of Charity VAT legislation (or other mixed rate VAT experience)
• Understanding of Gift Aid legislation

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs
• Experience of using a variety of computerised accounting packages
• Understanding of relational databases

Core Competencies:

In order to be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to:

• Work with colleagues with non-financial backgrounds to ensure that they understand and utilise available financial information to optimise business results in accordance with agreed standards
• Influence colleagues through persuasive and reasoned argument, both orally and in writing, and deal appropriately with confidential information
• Build good relationships with managers, colleagues and external contacts, establishing high levels of trust and collaboration
• Motivate managers to complete finance tasks such as monthly reporting, forecasts and budgets within agreed timescales
• Assist in building realistic and acceptable budgets and forecasts
• Work methodically with clear audit trails and working papers

Other Competencies:

• Provide robust financial management solutions that meet the changing needs of The Society· Motivate and coach multi-disciplinary teams that are not direct reports

Special Job Circumstances:

This post has the following special circumstances:

• Occasional long hours
• Travels to projects may sometimes be necessary.

(Please note: if you have difficulty meeting these conditions because of a disability or family circumstances the appointing manager will discuss it with you in order to consider reasonable adjustments to the job or working conditions)

Relevant Personal Characteristics:

So that you personally can succeed in this role and in The Society, you will require:

• The ability to cope with demanding situations and tight deadlines
• Flexibility in your response to individuals and situations
• An understanding and acceptance of the principles and values of the organisation
• At all times to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to The Society’s commitment to keeping children and young people safe 
• A commitment to diversity and equality in working relationships and practice