Management Accountant 12m FTC

About The Company:
Our client is a purpose-led organisation operating within a complex, regulated environment. They deliver essential services to communities across the UK and are committed to making a positive, long-term social impact.

The Role:
We are looking for a qualified Management Accountant to join our client on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, improving processes and providing insight that supports sound decision-making.

Working as part of an established finance team, you will take ownership of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, while helping to strengthen controls, systems and reporting across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Producing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis.
• Providing clear financial insight on performance, risks, opportunities and profitability.
• Supporting annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and resource planning.
• Partnering with non-finance stakeholders to support cost control and financial accountability.
• Assisting with reconciliations, audit preparation, statutory reporting and transactional finance queries.
• Developing reporting tools and dashboards to improve financial visibility.
• Identifying opportunities to improve, automate and streamline finance processes.
• Supporting robust financial controls, governance and system development.
• Providing support and guidance to junior members of the finance team.

Desirable Skills:
• Fully qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong management accounting experience within a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Advanced Excel capability, including PivotTables and lookup functions.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and variance analysis.
• Strong stakeholder-management and business-partnering skills.
• Experience of process improvement and working with finance systems.
• Previous experience in a regulated, public-sector or service-led environment would be advantageous.

Benefits:
• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum.
• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of two office days per week.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a values-driven organisation.
• Supportive team environment and scope to develop your experience in a broad finance role.

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Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.