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Working in a fast paced, dynamic Finance team within a changeable environment, the Management Accountant will be supporting our team of Finance Business Partners (FBP) to prepare detailed financial reports and assist with developing and embedding financial planning, analysis and reporting across the Turing.

ROLE PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be supporting a team of six FBPs assisting them with month-end project reporting activities. The postholder will also play an active role in preparing financial reports for the Executive leadership Team which will aid with business strategy and decision making.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Working with the FBPs to prepare and input month end journals, month end accruals and assist with the preparation of month-end project reports.
• Assist the Head of Financial Planning with the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts and other adhoc projects.
• Prepare the quarterly Management Information pack and month-end finance reports including reconciling to approved budget/ forecast and actuals to Trial Balance
• Identifying variances of actuals against budget/forecast and flagging these to the relevant FBP for investigation.
• Review management accounting processes and practices and improve where necessary to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Challenge existing processes and working methods to deliver continuous improvement in the Finance department.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of business cases and proposals for new grants, projects etc.

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the role.

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with substantial post qualification experience in a similar role in a commercial, charitable or research-intensive organisation
• Excellent financial analysis and management accounting experience
• Experience of working in a project-based organisation with grant income and expenditure
• Experience using and optimising a range of financial and non-financial systems
• Good technical accounting and taxation knowledge
• Experience of working in a research / higher education organisation
• Experience in developing of annual budgets/forecasts and monthly management accounts

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3862 3536, or email [email protected].

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: SUNDAY 08 SEPTEMBER 2024 AT 23:59 (London UK BST)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis. The annual salary is £48,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected].