At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce management accounts, budgets, and forecasts while ensuring financial accuracy.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on impactful financial management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hands-on role with excellent career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in financial processes and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with strong analytical and budgeting skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
This role focuses on:
- Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
- Supporting funding, reporting, and financial control processes
- Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
- Working closely with Finance leadership and operational teams
It's a hands-on, analytical role with strong collaboration across departments, especially fundraising.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports
- Analyse budget vs actuals and explain variances
- Provide insightful financial commentary to leadership
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Develop and track budgets and forecasts
- Support funding monitoring and financial planning
- Funding & Revenue
- Invoice funders according to grant agreements
- Track funding changes and support implementation
- Ensure Gift Aid and tax claims are accurate and timely
- Financial Control & Compliance
- Perform reconciliations (bank, VAT, payroll, suppliers)
- Support audits and ISO compliance
- Maintain financial policies and procedures
- Operations & Process Improvement
- Maintain asset register and monitor procurement
- Oversee purchase/sales ledger and supplier reconciliations
- Identify and implement process improvements
Skills & Experience Required
- Essential:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- 2+ years post-qualified experience
- Strong management accounts and budgeting experience
- Good understanding of VAT
- Advanced Excel / Microsoft Office skills
- Desirable:
- Experience with Xero
- Charity sector experience
- Payroll knowledge
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical thinking
- Excellent communication (financial storytelling)
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Team collaboration across departments
- Professional judgment, discretion, and autonomy
Management Accountant in London employer: Plumstead Consulting
As a Management Accountant in London, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. The company fosters a supportive culture with ample opportunities for professional growth, ensuring you can develop your skills while contributing to meaningful financial processes within the charity sector. With a commitment to accuracy and compliance, you'll play a vital role in shaping the financial landscape of the organisation, making it an excellent employer for those seeking impactful and rewarding careers.
