Management Accountant

We are currently partnering with a Housing Association based in Derbyshire, who are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join their team on a 12-month temporary basis.

This is a full-time position covering maternity leave. The role can be available as a fixed term contract or a temporary contract with a daily rate. The daily rate/ salary will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Our client offers a 50/50 split for hybrid working, there may be some flexibility for the right candidate.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing budget training and financial advice to Service Managers
• Managing a team of three: one junior Accountant and two transactional staff
• Conducting monthly budget monitoring meetings with Service Managers ensuring budgets are maintained
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual Council Capital Investment programme
• Preparing annual budgets and annual forecasts in partnership with Service Managers and Head of Finance
• Processing monthly accounting journals in line with IFRS, including prepayments, accruals, referred revenue, accrued revenue, payroll etc
• Preparing monthly P&L with detailed variance analysis bridging actuals against budgets/forecasts
• Supporting departments with VAT and ensuring compliance with HMRC and Partial Exemption legislation
• Producing quarterly VAT return for approval and subsequent submissions
• Analysing purchase transactions and ensuring correct treatment for Partial Exemption
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders; liaising with External Auditors

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing/ Local Government
• CCAB or QBE

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible starts and finishes)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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