Management Accountant - FTC Job Manchester area,England UK,Finance & Banking

Position: Management Accountant - 12 month FTC

Location:
Old Trafford

The Manchester United Foundation (MUF) is a registered charity, set up to channel the worldwide passion for Manchester United to influence positive change within communities by developing unique and relevant partnerships, empowering young people through the delivery of innovative and educational programmes and developing greater understanding of social issues through education. The Foundation wholly owns a trading subsidiary
- Manchester United Foundation (Trading) Ltd

Management Accountant – 12 month FTC

Location:
Old Trafford

OUR VISION

A future where all young people are empowered to achieve their goals.

OUR MISSION

We use the power of football and Manchester United to help young people make positive choices in their lives.

The Role

As a key member of the Finance team, the Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Finance & Compliance and wider Finance Team. This role goes beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, partnering with budget holders and colleagues across the organisation to provide insightful financial guidance, strengthen budget management, and support informed decision-making at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for:
Monthly management accounts (including detailed commentary)
P&L forecasting by department
Balance sheet reconciliations
Manual journals
Managing and improving month end timetable and close
Supporting and training other team members
Reviewing contracts and leases to ensure alignment with FRS
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Providing financial support for large projects such as Legends matches
Providing analysis of income and expenditure, including donations and grants
Support with grant applications and reporting
Budget preparation and consolidation
Working collaboratively with the Director of Finance & Compliance, Finance Team and budget holders across the Foundation to deliver, interpret and challenge the departmental budgets
Assist in the production of annual financial statutory accounts by:
Preparing the audit backup information
Assisting with statutory accounts production
Liaising with auditors on queries
Providing support with system improvements and implementation
Support with preparation of Finance packs provided to Board

From time to time, you may be asked to undertake other duties appropriate to the position, as reasonably required by the MUF Executive Management Team.

The Person

Qualified accountant with experience in a broad range of accounting activities, preferably in a charity environment
Sound understanding of the Charity SORP and FRS
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Experience of complex system implementations
Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and to work to tight deadlines
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Efficient and effective in their work
Be computer literate, familiar with Microsoft office or similar packages, advanced excel skills essential.
Strong business acumen and partnering skills, with ability to effectively challenge and influence business stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to manage relationships with colleagues at all levels

Our Values

Unite
:
Recognise the power of football across the world.

Nurture
:
Growing the potential of every young person.

Invest
:
Sustained financial investment aligning to our charitable objectives.

Together
:
Working as a team with our stakeholders.

Excellence
:
Delivering programmes to the highest standard.

Diversity
:
What makes us different, makes us stronger.

What We Offer

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