Management Accountant

Management Accountant

£34,905 gross per annum

UKRI Band D

Full Time (37 hours)

1 x

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, 1 x Rutherford or Daresbury

Lab based.

Both roles require a min of 3 days per week in the office

Open Ended

Closing date: Tuesday 9th July 2024
Job Overview
This role is responsible for the provision of professional financial management support to an STFC Science or Technology Department based at Rutherford or Daresbury.
As a Management Accountant, the post-holder will work as part of the UKRI Finance Directorate, reporting to a Senior Management Accountant, to support departmental preparation of budgeting, forecasting and reporting of programme and capital expenditure, completion of financial month end processes, and preparation of FEC costings for projects and grants.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, developing and influencing a strong network to facilitate effective working relationships
Provide constructive ideas for improvement in processes and procedures
Provide management information to support departmental managers and senior finance colleagues in their day-to-day decision making
Manage cost centre and project structures, ensuring that these are effective in managing and accounting for the business
Understand Capital additions, impact on the Financial Accounts and Capital outturn
Advise project managers on costing and pricing project proposals in accordance with UKRI policy and other financial aspects of project proposal preparation
Ensure your professional conduct is in accordance with professional accounting bodies code of ethics and UKRI policies
About you
You need to be AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience, willing to work towards a CCAB qualification, with experience of budget management, able to prioritise workload and deadlines, who can work independently as well as part of a team. You will also be an effective communicator, capable of working with a range of staff from other disciplines in a highly collaborative manner.
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Benefits
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;
An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
Flexible working options
How to Apply
Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page

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