Management Accountant - Part-Qualified

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Role

Mission Search is delighted to be supporting a national, purpose-led organisation in the appointment of a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who enjoys working with complex financial information, building strong relationships with stakeholders and using financial insight to support organisational success.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts across a diverse range of nationally managed activities, including operational services, retail operations, supported accommodation and trading activities.

You'll work closely with budget holders, managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing financial advice, supporting budgeting and forecasting, monitoring performance and helping to maintain strong financial governance.

Most importantly, you'll be joining an organisation with a clear social purpose, where the work of the Finance team directly supports services that make a meaningful difference to people and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts across nationally managed projects and activities.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of management accounts for the organisation's trading subsidiary.
• Produce financial reports, variance analysis and management information for a range of stakeholders.
• Work closely with budget holders to develop, monitor and review budgets, identifying corrective actions where required.
• Support the preparation of statutory and consolidated accounts and audit working papers.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance when required.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with a collaborative and proactive approach.

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
• At least three years' experience in a management accounting role.
• Experience producing management accounts within a complex organisation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial information and identify trends.
• A genuine commitment to working for a purpose-led organisation.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to use your finance expertise in an organisation where your work has a genuine social impact
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• Salary up to £50,000pa DOE
• Hybrid working and flexibility