Management Accountant
Location: London (1-2 days on site per week) Salary: £225-£250 per day Length: 12 month contract
We're working with a large and complex Higher Education organisation in London, who are looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to join one of its institutes on a 12 month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with strong budgeting, forecasting and financial management experience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, provide financial insight and lead a small finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead annual budgeting, 5 year financial planning and forecasting cycles.
- Prepare monthly management reports, analysing income, expenditure and budget variances.
- Oversee month-end and year-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Provide financial advice and support to senior stakeholders and budget holders.
- Prepare business cases and funding justifications.
- Monitor research grant expenditure and maximise overhead recovery.
- Oversee invoicing, income management, debt recovery and recharges.
- Review and improve financial processes and controls.
- Line manage and develop two Finance Administrators.
Essential experience:
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
- Experience working within Higher Education.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation and financial analysis experience.
- Previous experience managing or developing finance staff.
- Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Management Accountant employer: Cedar
Join a dynamic London-based organisation that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working on prestigious M&E projects. The supportive work culture encourages teamwork and creativity, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
