Role: Management Accountant - 2 days per week Location: Barnstaple Salary:£40-45k As Senior Management Accountant, you will be required to reduce the complexity of and deliver accurate financial reporting, supply information to relevant financial bodies, assist the Finance Manager with streamlining existing processes and ensure that the finance function can continue torun effectively at all times. Responsibilities; - To oversee the production and audit of the Annual Financial Statements. - To assist the Director wherever possible in ensuring compliance with all financial bodies. - To oversee and support the preparation of the annual and monthly budgets and forecasts. - To deliver change management through the finance function, including system processes and methodology to streamline the function and eliminate any inefficiencies. - To work with the Finance Manager and income generating teams to ensure that the routine reporting system is automated wherever possible. - Develop and monitor financial performance through KPIs and forward-looking reporting. - To review reports where appropriate, comment on performance against budget and provide explanation for variances and recommendations where possible. - To coordinate and be a key point of contactamongst the SMT with regards to all aspects of insurance. - Deliver ad hoc financial modelling. - To have sufficient knowledge of the day-to-day systems and processes to be able to stand in for the Finance Manager for short periods. - Lead and manage the Finance Manager including regular performance and development reviews. Person Specification; * CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent or qualified by experience to the higher level * The ability to analyse complex financial information and provide insights * The ability to interpret and present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders * A strong understanding of UK charity law, tax regulations, and financial compliance * Proficiency in Excel, financial accounting systems, and software * Knowledge and experience of using Sage is desirable * The desire to simplify processes to improve business performance * Proven experience infinancial process improvement * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously * Excellent leadership and management skills * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Strong organisational skills with attention to detail * Experience of working within the charity sector If you feel the above Management Accountant specification matches your professional background, click