EA First
Management Accountant (12 month FTC)
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Management Accountant (12 month FTC)
Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Birmingham | £35,000 - £40,000 Per Annum | Hybrid Working
Our client is a large, high-performing education provider based in Birmingham, with a strong track record, seeking a Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
** About the Role**
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will support and lead critical accounting functions, including:
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Management accounting cycle for central office budgets:
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Monthly reporting
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Line-management responsibility for the purchase ledger team:
- Regular one-to-one meetings
- Team guidance
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Audit liaison:
- Primary contact for external auditors
- Resolution of audit queries
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Financial controls & reconciliation:
- Robust balance sheet oversight
- Bank reconciliations
- Annual reconciliation processes
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Cash and treasury management, including:
- BACS payment checks
- Managing faster payments
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Tax compliance:
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
- Maintaining HMRC relationships
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Specialist asset management:
- Overseeing investment portfolios, property assets, special funds, and endowments
- Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
Person Specification & Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualification: AAT qualified or higher
- Sector experience: Preference for education, charity, or not-for-profit background
- Audit experience: Strong track record in year-end processes and auditor interactions
- Team management: Previous staff management experience
- Technical expertise:
- Property/investment accounting knowledge (highly desirable)
- Experience with PS Financials (highly desirable)
- Availability: Able to start within 1-2 weeks
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Competitive Benefits Package
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hourly commitment: 35-hour working week
- ** Holiday entitlement**: 28 days + 8 bank holidays + 4 concessionary days
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours
- Hybrid arrangement: 3 days onsite
- Development: Training courses & funding for professional qualifications
- Pension: Regulated scheme participation
- Health & wellness:
- On-site gym, pool & yoga
- Free lunch, refreshments
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Perks:
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted summer camps (ages 4-14) from UAC
- Benefits in service:
- Death in service lump sum: Twice basic salary (at time of death) + spouse’s entitlement
EA First Ltd are the employment agency for this fixed-term contract vacancy. Please apply if you meet the requirements.
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