Management Accountant

Hays PLC; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Management Accountant, Permanent, Central Oxford, Hybrid, Up to £60,000

Management Accountant
Central Oxford
4 Days a Week on-site/1 Day WFH
Up to £60,000 with excellent benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional to enhance their skills and advance their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to higher education and charitable objectives. The Finance Team operates in a highly professional environment, where this role will play a crucial part in delivering quality processes and support across the organisation.

Main Duties:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Under the Controller's supervision, manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting. This includes regular interaction with department heads to understand key priorities and activities.
• Endowment Activities: Support the Controller in all endowment-related tasks, including reviewing accounting entries and collaborating with external service providers such as banks, fund managers, and investment advisors.
• Project Accounting: Take on direct responsibility for project accounting in subsidiaries, focusing on development and capital expenditure projects.
• Taxation: Assist the Accountant with the organisation's taxation matters, including VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax.
• Financial Processes: Engage in financial process reviews, data analysis, and various ad hoc projects as needed.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Highly motivated and experienced professional with leadership potential.
• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to perform under time constraints.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fully or partially qualified, working towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification.
• Experience in the educational or charitable sector.
• Familiarity with complex VAT environments.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Experience in managing changes in financial reporting processes.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Exposure to banking, financial markets, and real estate investment.
• Understanding of Charity SORP.
• Experience with Power BI.