Job Description

Join the University of Manchester
We're excited to be recruiting a dynamic and motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance Team at The University of Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a world-leading institution known for its collaborative, forward-thinking culture.
About the Role
The Management Accountant is a member of the Directorate of Finance working under the guidance of the Head of School/Directorate Finance.
You will assist with production of monthly management accounts, managing the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes for your area of responsibility. You will develop and continuously improve management information to assist budget holders.
You will be customer focused, flexible in your approach, and work in conjunction with other finance colleagues, covering for and relating with them in order to develop and enhance your role and the service delivered by the Directorate of Finance.
Essential skills:

• Possess a recognised CCAB professional accountancy qualification or equivalent. CCAB Finalists and exceptional candidates qualified by experience and with significant sector experience will also be considered
• Experience of working within finance in a large, complex organisation demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and proactively across organisational boundaries
• Significant experience of working in an accounts preparation role with strong analytical skills to enable production of meaningful financial reporting
• Experience in the management and development of staff
• Motivation to streamline processes and identify and implement continuous improvement
• Strong IT skills, particularly accounting systems and high level excel skills, including data manipulation and interrogation
• Ability to convert data into management information easily understood by non-accountants and colleagues alike
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment and delivering exceptional customer service to stakeholders
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to engage colleagues at all levels, including those without financial expertise
• Motivation both to work as a team member, supporting other accountants, and to work under own initiative
• Possess excellent organisational skills and a willingness to work flexibly
• Have the ability to use discretion with sensitive information and to maintain complete confidentiality at all times
• Be able to present a professional image of the University of Manchester at all times

Why Work With Us
As one of the UK's leading universities and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, The University of Manchester is recognised globally for excellence in teaching, research, and social responsibility. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're proud to offer a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Our benefits include

• Generous annual leave, including Christmas/New Year closure
• Membership of a competitive pension scheme
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including counselling, fitness, and leading sports facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Season ticket loans and Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace nursery scheme and family-friendly policies
• Staff discounts on travel, retail and services
• Staff recognition schemes celebrating outstanding contributions

Our Community
With 25 Nobel Prize winners among our current and former staff and students, we have a proud history of world-first discoveries - from splitting the atom to giving the world graphene. Our commitment to research, teaching, and social responsibility shapes everything we do.
Inclusion and Belonging
We're passionate about creating an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.
How to Apply
This vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note that any CVs submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as a gift.
Enquiries
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Name: Jen Pass, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Email: Jennifer.pass@manchester.ac.uk
For general enquiries: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
For technical support:

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