Defour Partnership is working closely with a National Social Care Charity recruiting for a Management Accountant Specialist.

Salary up to £35,000 per annum with the option of a 4 day week plus other great benefits. This is a full time, permanent post and you can be based anywhere in the North West but must be able to travel to our head office in Widnes as and when required.

The role (List not exhaustive, full job description available)

This role ensures the accurate processing and reporting of financial data, providing the financial information and analysis needed to support decision-making, optimize costs, and drive overall financial performance within the charity.

• To process financial data, including accruals, prepayments and journal entries, ensuring that they are accurate and delivered on time and forms the basis for reliable financial reporting and decision-making.
• To prepare management accounts, using variance analysis against budget/forecast, trend data, and contractual agreements to ensure that they accurately reflect financial activity to help leaders make informed decisions and manage resources effectively.
• To support the month-end close process, ensuring that all financial data is accurately recorded and reported which is crucial for maintaining financial control and transparency.
• To prepare and review management information, investigating variances, completing KPIs, and monitoring performance, providing critical insight into financial performance which helps to identify trends and areas for improvement, providing a high quality service to the charity

What is The Deal for you?

Flexibility! You can work your full time hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or work over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments.

Remote Working! Do you want to work from home? Or do you prefer being in an office? With this role you have the option of hybrid working from home or from their head office in Widnes - or a blend between the two!

Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through their benefits app.

Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring their colleagues and the people they support lead the best lives possible.

Development: Work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. Passionate about developing their people!

Dare to Learn: Access to their amazing on line training platform where you can upskill taking a variety of courses and qualifications.

Skills Knowledge and Experience

• AAT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or working towards qualifying, but will consider candidate qualified by experience working on management accounts.
• Experience in Management Accounts, preferably within the charitable sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts and principles.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data, interpret trends, and draw meaningful conclusions to support decision-making.
• Experience of providing accurate and meaningful summarised reports from mass data.
• Excellent Excel skills.

If you are interested in a chat further about this role please contact Joanne Diver or apply with your cv online today.