Management Accountant (Charity / Membership)

  • Job Reference: 5039
  • Date Posted: 1 January 2025
  • Recruiter: Arlington Resource Management
  • Location: North London, London
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: hybrid / flexible hours
  • Sector: Finance Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

£50 - 60,000 negotiable
Flexible working and hybrid working
Management Accountant
£10m Charity / Membership Organisation
North-London-based

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this Management Accountant role is key to the provision of quality management information to the Board and Trustees.

This charity / membership organisation operates across the UK and is part of a wider international network across 50 countries. The Management Accountant will be responsible for a small finance team, overseeing month-end and annual reporting for several entities in the group.

A hands-on, supervisory role, the Management Accountant will:

  • Oversee a small team of 3 staff in finance
  • Prepare management accounts, reports, commentary and analysis
  • Assist with preparation of the annual budget for each entity
  • Review of month-end reconciliations; oversee supplier and debtor control
  • Provide income recognition, cost reviews and variance analysis
  • Ensure expenditure has cost centre authorisation and is within budget
  • Oversee invoicing for events and other income streams
  • Review fundraising analysis and reconcile to fundraising database
  • Oversee production of all payrolls and control account reconciliation
  • Oversee Gift Aid documentation and ensure claim submissions are made
  • Proactively develop and improve financial systems and streamline processes
  • Assist with production of annual accounts in accordance charity accounting rules
  • Attend regular meetings with outsource organisations

This management accountant role will learn from an impressive Director of Finance. You should be an experienced Assistant Accountant / Management Accountant / Finance Manager, either qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACMA, ACA) or qualified by relevant experience.

Benefits include:

  • Flexible working hours, with hybrid working 2 days from home
  • Occasional extra holiday days
  • Pension up to 7% employer contribution after two years' service
  • Subsidised café lunches
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Scheme (includes partner and immediate family)