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A forward-thinking Housing Association (not-for-profit organisation) focused on empowering individuals to achieve stability, seeks a Management Accountant, overseeing and reconciling data transfers across systems into the Finance system. Joining a Financial team of dedicated individuals, reporting directly to Head of Corporate Communications your role as Management Accountant would be to support budget holders by providing accurate, up-to-date financial information and addressing variances to budgets or forecasts promptly with planned corrective actions.

Offered as a permanent contract, the position of Management Accountant provides a competitive salary, appealing company benefits, attractive working environment, hybrid working (2 days office/3 days home) and flexi time (total working hours per week 37.5 hrs, with core hours being any time between Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm). Ideal candidate would possess expertise in Financial Analysis and Reporting, Technical Proficiency, Accounting Process Accuracy and Payroll Management. *Candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Duties of Management Accountant:

* Prepare monthly analyses comparing financial results to forecasts and prior year figures, addressing variances with budget holders

* Review cost centres post month-end for accurate coding of costs and revenues, making corrections as needed

* Assist and support the implementation of a new finance system over the next 6 months

* Distribute quarterly budget templates to budget holders and lead monthly financial meetings

* Support team during absences and train new starters or budget holders on financial processes

* Investigate significant variances with budget holders and report non-compliance to the Financial Controller

* Compile financial reports for the CEO and Executive Team

* Reconcile housing benefits and council tax with the Benefits Team

* Develop processes for recharges from provider payments

* Support a project team to track rent and manage arrears

Skills/attributes required by Management Accountant:

* AAT qualification or equivalent experience in finance - essential

* Knowledge and experience in accounting processes, focusing on financial analysis and reporting

* Strong numeracy and analytical skills to interpret complex data

* Experience in payroll management and understanding payroll legislation

* Proficient in MS Excel and Windows-based accounting software

* Interpersonal skills to build relationships with various stakeholders

* Attention to detail and delivering high-quality work

* Handling sensitive information with discretion

* Proactive mindset with strong work ethic

* Collaborative and independent, managing multiple priorities effectively

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands – Hybrid role (2 days Office/3 days Home working)
Hours: Monday to Friday total 37.5 hours per week – Flexitime (core hours 8 am – 6 pm)
Salary: £44,396.00 p.a.
Benefits: Pension, Enhanced Holiday Entitlement, Family Friendly Policies, Cycle to Work, Life/Health Insurance and Discount Portal
Contract: Permanent

If you have the skills required to fulfil the role of Management Accountant, please APPLY TODAY