Management Accountant

We have an exciting new Management Accountant position available within our Finance and Procurement Department. 

The Management Accountant role supports the delivery of an accounting, reporting and forecasting service to the College. This includes preparing, reviewing and analysing financial information and reports.

This role also supports the Project Team and will provide financial support for a portfolio of business projects (both Capital and Revenue).

The role is integral to improving the financial management and performance of the College.

Responsibilities include:

To support the operational and strategic direction and development of the Finance Department, including the development and dissemination of timely, accessible and accurate information to support strategic and operational decisions.
To be responsible for the regular review of project performance with the Projects team and advise on the level of income and expenditure that should be recognised in the college’s management and statutory accounts.
Financial planning support – To undertake quarterly forecasting of project income and expenditure.
Produce financial analyses as required by college HoDs and assist with decision-making.
Ensure income and expenditure are accurately disclosed in the college’s management and statutory accounts.
To set up and maintain such systems and processes that are deemed appropriate for the effective management and reporting of income and expenditure in the college’s accounts.
Prepare an initial draft of the monthly finance report for the SLT within the deadlines of the month-end timetable
Undertaking review and quality assurance processes for the monthly accounts pack.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

CCAB/CIMA fully qualified, or part-qualified and successfully working towards a full qualification
GCSE 4-9 (A*- C) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A – C) Or prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
Experience

Experience in the public sector
Experience in budget setting and financial planning
Experience in producing management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting
Experience in participating in the preparation of year-end audits
 

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications, so early application is advised.

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Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

 
Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.