Management Accountant

Salary

Band E 36630 - 41907
, Band F 42897 - 47712

37

Permanent

Support the Senior Management Accountant in the budget setting process, provide direction to Finance Officers, and ensure all growth savings and changes are captured.

Co‑ordinate tasks and liaise with the Finance Business Partnering (FBP) Team as required.

Lead the month‑end processes, ensuring completion according to the timetable.

Monitor key monthly procedures (virement reconciliations, contingencies, central reports) and produce financial commentary explaining variances.

Prepare accurate monthly budget monitoring reports for Business Units, including capital grant and savings appendices.

Produce required reports, including Joint Independent Audit Committee (JIAC) reports, and co‑ordinate non‑statutory returns (e.g. Uplift Covid).

Provide guidance on workforce plan reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate pay records.

Monitor team KPIs, review performance and ensure deadlines are met. Address discrepancies and support team members as needed.

Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for ad‑hoc data requests, including Freedom of Information requests, coordinating information provision.

Champion Business Intelligence for Management Accounting, contributing to the development and maintenance of financial reports and systems (e.g. Oracle).

Lead system testing (UAT) during upgrades and recommend new procedures as needed.

Take responsibility for continuous improvement, leading projects and identifying opportunities to improve budget setting processes for future financial years.

Manage and develop Finance Officers, setting objectives, providing feedback and ensuring high performance. Deputise for the Senior Management Accountant when required.

The Management Accountant will be/have:

• Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant with full membership.
• Significant and recent management accounting experience.
• Up to date with current accounting issues and good practical accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrate IT literacy, including advanced Excel and significant experience of large complex ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to use a range of communication techniques.
• Experience of building strong working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior managers and budget holders.
• Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a highly pressurised environment.
• Experience of leading a team and staff management.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.

For more detailed information relating to the role skills and experience for this role please  to view the role profile.

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work‑life balance. Some of which are listed below.

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi‑time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability:
  South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020‑2025
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5…