Management Accountant

Management Accountant London 40k pa FTC to Perm Hybrid This role focuses on:- • Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts • Supporting funding, reporting, and financial control processes • Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness • Working closely with Finance leadership and operational teams It’s a hands-on, analytical role with strong collaboration across departments, especially fundraising. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports • Analyse budget vs actuals and explain variances • Provide insightful financial commentary to leadership Budgeting & Forecasting • Develop and track budgets and forecasts • Support funding monitoring and financial planning Funding & Revenue • Invoice funders according to grant agreements • Track funding changes and support implementation • Ensure Gift Aid and tax claims are accurate and timely Financial Control & Compliance • Perform reconciliations (bank, VAT, payroll, suppliers) • Support audits and ISO compliance • Maintain financial policies and procedures Operations & Process Improvement • Maintain asset register and monitor procurement • Oversee purchase/sales ledger and supplier reconciliations • Identify and implement process improvements Skills & Experience Required Essential: • Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) • ~2+ years post-qualified experience • Strong management accounts and budgeting experience • Good understanding of VAT • Advanced Excel / Microsoft Office skills Desirable • Experience with Xero • Charity sector experience • Payroll knowledge Key Competencies • Strong analytical thinking • Excellent communication (financial storytelling) • Ability to meet tight deadlines • Team collaboration across departments • Professional judgment, discretion, and autonomy