Strategic Management Accountant | Public Sector Finance

Transport for the North; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority in Manchester is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to deliver essential management accounting and budgeting services. The successful candidate will act as a trusted financial partner, responsible for monthly reporting, system enhancement, and providing business insights to various directorates. Applicants should have a relevant accounting qualification and strong expertise in management accounting, ideally in the public sector. A competitive salary and additional benefits such as generous holiday and pension schemes are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

Access to the local government pension scheme

Flexi-Time Scheme allowing accrual of additional leave

Various salary sacrifice benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in management accounting within the public sector or similar environment.
• Experience supporting or leading improvements to financial processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective management accounting service including month-end reporting.
• Support and enhance financial systems, processes and controls.
• Provide insightful business partnering to directorates.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Innovation

Collaboration

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

A regional transport authority in Manchester is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to deliver essential management accounting and budgeting services. The successful candidate will act as a trusted financial partner, responsible for monthly reporting, system enhancement, and providing business insights to various directorates. Applicants should have a relevant accounting qualification and strong expertise in management accounting, ideally in the public sector. A competitive salary and additional benefits such as generous holiday and pension schemes are offered.