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Job Details

Job Title: Management Accountant
Job Reference: VB1198856GilMA
Location: Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom
Salary: £35090.00 to £35090.00

Job Title: Management Accountant

Salary: £35,090 per annum – Band E, Level 3 (Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting)

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working at least two days in the office at Gilwell Park)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35

We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Management Accountant to join our friendly finance team. In this role, you’ll prepare accurate management accounts, support financial planning and forecasting, and provide insightful reporting for key stakeholders like the Exec Team and Trustees.

You’ll handle variance analysis, support audits, improve systems, and help with month-end processes. If you’re passionate about collaborating with others, simplifying finance, and driving better decision-making, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

Management Reporting & Financial Planning: Prepare accurate management accounts, support budgets and forecasts, and develop performance reports for stakeholders.
Financial Analysis & Insight: Build and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions and business planning.
Accounting & Compliance: Assist with statutory accounts, audits, month-end processes, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Systems & Process Improvement: Manage and enhance financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and streamlining workflows.
Collaboration & Training: Work across the finance team, support projects, and train budget holders on financial tools.

What we're looking for in our Management Accountant

Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex topics simply and effectively to support decision-making.
A proactive, empathetic team player with strong change management skills, who works well with others to tackle challenges and achieve outcomes.
Part-qualified in accountancy (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, AAT, or equivalent) with experience in complex financial environments and advanced use of computerised finance systems.
Able to adapt and work successfully within an evolving culture.
Committed to the development of young people and to the values of Scouting.

What we offer in return:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.

For a full list of our benefits click here.

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 1st December 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th December 2024.

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

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