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Management Accountant (Six Month Fixed Term)

National Centre for Circus Arts

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

8 days ago

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An established industry player seeks a dedicated finance professional to oversee day-to-day finance operations. This role involves preparing management accounts, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in management accounting, preferably within the arts or education sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic team, contributing to financial integrity and supporting the mission of a vibrant organization. If you're passionate about finance and want to make an impact in the arts, this is the opportunity for you!

At least 2 years’ experience in management accounting is required.
Experience in finance within arts, charity, or education sectors is preferred.

Manage day-to-day finance operations and prepare draft management accounts.
Oversee payroll, VAT returns, and purchasing processes.
Assist with financial reporting and audits.

Management Accounting

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Accounting Standards

Oracle NetSuite

Qualified or part qualified with a professional accountancy body

Netsuite

Suitepeople

Applications close 11.59pm Monday 2nd September

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To manage the day-to-day operations of the finance function and to support the Head of Finance in ensuring the integrity of the management accounts and accounting processes across National Centre for Circus Arts group of companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare NCCA’s draft management accounts
In preparing the management accounts, work with the Finance and administration officer to ensure that all transactions have been accurately recorded.
Provide reports on specific funds or activities as required to support reporting requirements, or applications to funders.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
Management and administration of the monthly payroll including overseeing the work of the Finance and Administration officer in relation to new starters, leavers, pension scheme and other monthly changes
Prepare and submit VAT returns for the NCCA companies ensuring all HMRC payments and communications happen on time
Oversee the purchasing and invoicing processes across the organisation
Assist the Head of Finance in providing information as necessary for statutory reporting to the Office for Students (OfS) and other funding and regulatory bodies.
Provide assistance with financial year-end processes, and both internal and external audits as required.
Processing bi-monthly payment runs
Managing our accounting software (Netsuite) and it’s add-on (Suitepeople) and acting as a first point of contact for staff in relation to the software
Liaising with the Student Support Manager in relation to student finances; including fee payments, Student loan payments and bursary awards
Line manage the finance and administration officer

Experience

At least 2 years’ experience working in a management accounting role.
Experience or interest in working in a finance position within the arts, charity or higher education sectors.

Skills

Qualified or part qualified with a professional accountancy body e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA.
IT literacy, with strong Excel skills.
Good technical knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain financial issues in non-technical language.
Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite and Suitepeople or similar systems

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