Management Accountant

Vacancy at Brathay Trust

Management Accountant

Salary £ 40,000-£43,000

Ambleside

Details

Are you a detail-driven finance professional who wants to make a real impact? 

We are seeking a Management Accountant to lead our accounting function, ensuring robust financial management and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and managing two experienced Finance Officers, you will be responsible for producing high-quality management accounts, forecasts, and budgets while overseeing and improving financial processes and controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team, working closely with senior leaders and non-finance colleagues to provide clear, insightful financial information.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Management Accountant to lead our accounting function, ensuring robust financial management and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and managing two experienced Finance Officers, you will be responsible for producing high-quality management accounts, forecasts, and budgets while overseeing and improving financial processes and controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team, working closely with senior leaders and non-finance colleagues to provide clear, insightful financial information.

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting function and financial procedures
• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, accounting, and taxation requirements
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Line manage and support two Finance Officers
• Maintain and improve financial systems, controls, and processes

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification or qualified by experience

• Experience of managing financial ledgers, systems and processes
• Proven experience preparing management accounts and budgets
• Strong IT skills, particularly advanced Excel and handling large volumes of data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels

• Experience using Sage or similar accounting systems
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience of in-house payroll
• Demonstrable people management experience

Click ‘Apply’ below and upload your CV along with a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

Benefits
Health Cash Plan to support your wellbeing
Generous annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Life assurance for added peace of mind
Refer a Friend scheme
Annual free night’s stay at Brathay Hall, Ambleside

Notes

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment:
For the safeguarding of children and young people, the successful candidate agrees to mandatory checks being carried out with the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level for their role.

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