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Management Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description: Financial Management Specialist
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority aimed at delivering an effective accurate and responsive financial management service to senior management and budget holders. The role is crucial for supporting informed decision-making ensuring financial control and enhancing organisational performance across the organization and its associated entities.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts financial returns budgets business plans and forecasts.
- Ensure all statutory and regulatory returns are completed and submitted accurately and within deadlines.
- Assist budget holders and senior management with budget monitoring financial performance analysis and corrective actions.
- Lead or support the development and oversight of budgets including those for associated entities and services.
- Provide financial input into business cases service developments and improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual accounts including drafting accounts for associated charities and subsidiary entities.
- Support the preparation of tax returns and financial compliance requirements.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in preparing and managing budgets management accounts and financial statements.
- Experience working in a financial management or accounting role ideally within a similar sector.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.
Essential Qualifications
- Part-qualified or finalist in CIMA ACCA or equivalent.
- Degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Additional Information
- Working hours: 35 hours per week
- Location: Clifton Place 9 Fairham Brook Drive NOTTINGHAM Nottinghamshire NG11 8PY United Kingdom
- Work pattern: 2 days remote 3 days in the office
- Bi-weekly schedule
- Application deadline: 20th May 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To deliver an effective accurate and responsive financial management service to senior management and budget holders supporting informed decision-making financial control and organisational performance across the organisation and its associated entities
Required Education:
To deliver an effective accurate and responsive financial management service to senior management and budget holders supporting informed decision-making financial control and organisational performance across the organisation and its associated entities
