National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is entering an exciting phase of transformation of its financial management and reporting - and we're looking for a
Management Accountant
ready to lead the way.
If you are a finance professional who is passionate about turning financial data into insight and impact, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change and to shape the management accounting function from the ground up in this newly created role.
What you'll be doing:
The Management Accountant will be responsible for leading the finance function's operations and outputs, including:
Implementing the organisation's first internal management accounting structure.
Managing the operational performance and delivery of the Finance Team, including line management of the Senior Finance Officer.
Development and implementation of new financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks in order to modernise ways of work.
Delivery of accurate financial information and ensuring effective financial management, for example through budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
Creating financial reports and providing essential financial analysis to support strategic decision-making for various stakeholders, from budget holders to the National Assembly.
Collaborating across departments to build financial awareness and accountability.
Who we're looking for:
The successful candidate will:
Be an experienced business partner with demonstrated success in designing financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making.
Have a good understanding of UK financial regulations and accounting principles.
Be an excellent communicator, able to explain financial matters in plain terms and engage confidently across the organisation
Be able to spot opportunities to improve processes and take steps to address them.
Have experience of a leadership role within a Finance Team and direct line management.
Be CCAB or CIMA qualified.
Please download the job description and person specification for full details.
About us:
Established in 1947, NALC is a membership organisation and the only national body representing the interests of local (parish and town) councils. We work in partnership with county associations to support, promote and improve local councils. We campaign on their behalf, raise awareness of their work and provide them with various services to support their needs.
Learn more about the work we do here.
What's on offer:
Full-time, permanent role
50,000 per annum
Hybrid working, with office located at The Bloomsbury Building, 10 Bloomsbury Way, Holborn, London, WC1A 2SL
11% employer pension contribution
30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and three working days between Christmas and the New Year
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
The Process
The job description and person specification is available to download via our online application portal.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Danielle Fargnoli-Read (Recruitment Specialist on behalf of NALC) at clientrecruitment@worknest.com.
Please submit your application via the online application portal no later than 23:59 on Tuesday 7th October 2025.
Interviews will be held at our offices as follows:
First round on Monday 20th October
Second round on Thursday 23rd October
NALC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As part of our application process, we will ask whether you require any reasonable adjustments. Providing this information will help us ensure the recruitment process is accessible, fair, and inclusive for all candidates. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact clientrecruitment@worknest.com.
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