Management Accountant

UK Research and Innovation

Management Accountant

£34,905 per annum + up to £2,500 for qualified ACCA/CIMA

Full Time/part time (minimum 0.8 FTE hours)

Permanent

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory or Daresbury Laboratory. (Hybrid working available - 3 days onsite per week required as minimum)

Closing date Sunday 17th November 2024

Join UKRI as a Management Accountant and support ground-breaking scientific innovation with expert financial guidance—shape the future of research while advancing your career.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant Finance team, supporting world class scientific and technology facilities.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to thrive. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of the nine councils in UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

This role is responsible for the provision of professional financial management support to an STFC Science or Technology Department.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the UKRI Finance Directorate, reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, to support departmental preparation of budgeting, forecasting and reporting of programme and capital expenditure, completion of financial month end processes, and preparation of FEC costings for projects and grants.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, developing and influencing a strong network to facilitate effective working relationships.
• Provide management information to support departmental managers and senior finance colleagues in their day-to-day decision making.
  
  

About You

• Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or 5 years of Management Accounting or Finance Business Partnering experience
• Well-developed organisational, time management and motivational skills
• Ability to exercise judgement on financial issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present financial information effectively to non-finance staff in a variety of meeting settings.
  
  

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below.

• An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
• Flexible working options
  
  

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How To Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click ‘apply’ for further information and to visit our careers page