Management Accountant - leading university in London Charity People are proud to be working with a leading university based in London to help recruit a Management Accountant. This is a newly created role, where you will be reporting to the Senior Management Accountant and working closely with the Head of Management Accounts and other senior budget holders. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + LGPS pension schemeContract: 35 hours per week, full time, permanentHybrid: Flexible home working coming to London once a week This is an exciting time to join this ambitious and growing team. Candidates applying for this role, must have very strong experience working with senior budget holders (Directors and Head of departments). Some of your key duties and responsibilities are; Assist budge holders in managing their monthly accounts, forecasts and future financial budgetsBe a critical friend and finance business partner to all relevant budget holdersComplete all month-end tasks and assist in the completion of the full consolidated monthly management accounts report and forecastsPrepare and provide accurate and timely full monthly management accounts to budget holders and lead the annual budget setting processAdvice the Senior Management Accountant and Head of Management Accounts on risks and opportunitiesAssist in the completion of various external reports such as the annual TRAC returnsDemonstrate value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect and show commitment through everyday practice in the role Candidates applying for this role must have the following:Qualified Management Accountant with strong business partnering experience (CCAB recognised qualifications - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA)Experience leading on detailed management accounts, including monthly reports, forecasts and budgetsVery strong partnering experience with budget holders at all levels, challenging and training themExperience working in Charity, university or NFP sectorExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to challenge budget holders in a positive wayAbility to manage upwards and championing initiativesExperience using Agresso or any cloud-based finance system Deadline: 29th November, 2024Interview date: Interviews will take pace w/c 2nd December, 2024, face to face. Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality. Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.