Management Accountant

2 months ago


Leeds West Yorkshire LS, Leeds, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

Job Opportunity: Interim Finance Manager/Management AccountantLocation:
Leeds, UK Contract Type:
Interim/ Fixed Term Are you a skilled finance professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking an Interim Finance Manager/Management Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and compliance of a key division of the organisation. Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Planning & Reporting:
    Prepare 5-year financial plans, quarterly forecasts, monthly reports, and annual/ad-hoc returns, ensuring adherence to university deadlines.
  • Income & Expenditure Monitoring:
    Oversee income and expenditure against plans/forecasts for all account types, investigate variances, and communicate findings to senior managers and the Finance Business Partner.
  • Compliance & Audit:
    Ensure compliance with university financial regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain financial authorisations and policies to ensure audit compliance.
  • Financial Advisory:
    Act as the professional point of contact in RIS for financial advice and support, including ad-hoc reports and costings.
  • Management Information:
    Communicate timely and accurate management information to budget holders and develop reporting to enhance management information for budget holders and management teams.
  • Account Management:
    Ensure various account types are correctly set up, managed, and transacted, liaising with financial accounting for assurance where necessary.
  • Funding Management:
    Work with business leads to understand requirements associated with various funding types, ensuring correct management and compliance with external reporting criteria.
  • Support Initiatives:
    Assist the senior team in initiatives such as business case development.

What You Will Bring:

  • Qualifications:
    CCAB recognised professional accountant qualification (part or full) - ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA.
  • Experience:
    Recent relevant experience in a large, cross-functional environment, using complex accounting and financial reporting systems.
  • Skills:
    • Flexibility and a can-do attitude, with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
    • Proven ability to plan and prioritise work to deliver accurate and timely results.
    • Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, reporting on progress effectively.
    • Initiative and proactivity in designing and implementing efficient processes.
    • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address potential issues.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders and presenting financial information to non-specialists.

If you are a proactive and experienced finance professional ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you
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