Management Accountant – FTC
Location:Hucknall
Salary:£40,000 - £50,000
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract - 15 months. Hybrid working
About the Client
Our client is a well-established Education organisation with a collaborative finance function and a strong focus on supporting its wider business objectives. They cultivate a supportive atmosphere where professional development is valued, with teams working together across different functions to deliver high-quality outcomes.
About the Job
This fixed-term Management Accountant position will provide key support to the finance team, combining month-end and management reporting responsibilities with analysis, audit support and involvement in business improvement projects. The role offers plenty of interaction across finance and the wider organisation, including working with an overseas transactional reporting team.
Duties will include:
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Assisting with month-end reporting and the production of management information, including divisional reporting for Group purposes.
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Completing and reviewing balance sheet and accounting reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
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Collaborating with wider finance teams and the transactional reporting function in India to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
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Contributing to finance transformation projects, including process improvements and changes to accounting systems.
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Supporting the Group audit process and working with external auditors to provide information and investigate queries.
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Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and commercial insight to support business requirements.
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Helping to identify opportunities to strengthen processes and improve financial documentation.
About the Successful Applicant
You will have previous Management Accounting or Finance Business Partnering experience and ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified, or possess equivalent experience. Strong Excel, general ledger accounting, financial systems, reporting and analytical skills are important. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally, able to interpret the story behind the numbers and communicate financial information clearly, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What You Will Receive in Return
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Education organisation and play an active role within its finance function. You will gain exposure to management reporting, audit, cross-functional working and finance transformation, while contributing to projects focused on improving processes and systems. The position should particularly appeal to someone who enjoys solving problems and is motivated by working within the education sector.
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Management Accountant - 15 Month Maternity Cover in Hucknall employer: Wade Macdonald
Wade Macdonald is an exceptional employer that values strategic leadership and employee development, offering a dynamic work culture in Reading. With a focus on hybrid working, employees enjoy flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that shape compensation frameworks across the UK and internationally. The company fosters growth through continuous learning opportunities and a collaborative environment, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in their careers.
