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Management Accountant (FCSF14)

\n Management Accountant (FCSF14)\n

Contract: Fixed term for two years from appointment date, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: £38,009 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester (The role will be based in Manchester; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

We are seeking to recruit a Management Accountant working in a small team to provide reporting and financial management services to budget holders and contribute to the overall financial control and analysis of the organisation. This role is a great opportunity to combine financial expertise and interpersonal skills when engaging with key budget holders across the organisation.

We are looking for a person who has the following:

\n Essential\n

• Experience in generating and communicating clearly detailed financial information, advice and guidance to a range of audiences

• Experience in manipulating data using advanced Microsoft Office Excel tools

• Experience of budgeting and forecasting

• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations

• Knowledge of SAP, Business Central or similar financial systems

• Experience of undertaking ad-hoc financial analyses

• A proactive attitude who is willing to take on new challenges

• Has the ability to juggle multiple duties while working to tight deadlines

\n What you will need\n

• Fully AAT qualified, Part-Qualified with an Accountancy Body (CCAB) or equivalent experience

• Experience of working in a similar environment

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here

We participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they’re applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance.

About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.

Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.

To view the job description please click here

To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here

\n Job ref: FCSF14\n

\n Closing date: 26 August 2026\n

\n Interview: 9 September 2026\n

Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact

\n recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk\n

\n Apply now\n

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