Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Oxford

CIRCA £34,000 gross per annum

Earthwatch Europe is looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team. This is a great opportunity to join a small finance team within a dynamic organisation with exciting future plans.

The ideal candidate will be adept at working within a small, flexible team, with excellent organisational skills, and commercial awareness, with an interest in business and an understanding of how an organisation works and manages resources. You will need a good eye for detail, the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, a willingness to challenge the status quo and a desire to strive for continuous improvement. You will also have a genuine interest in Earthwatch’s mission and values. 

Earthwatch is an international environmental NGO. Our mission is to empower people to save our planet. We do this, by creating knowledge and inspiring action through hands-on science and environmental engagement. We address big environmental challenges by working together with individuals, communities and organisations. We aim to create a global community that values and nurtures a sustainable planet.

Management Accountant Role Purpose:

The purpose of the Management Accountant role is to be the key link between the operational side of the finance team and the analytical side, having a good grasp of the former to help facilitate the latter. Due to changes in in the Head of Finance role and the addition of the Finance Assistant, this role must now become a leader in the finance team, stepping up to become the first point of contact for questions and attempting to find solutions independently.

The focus of the Management Accountant role is on the production, from start to finish, of high quality, timely management accounts with clear analysis that can be reviewed by the Head of Finance. Other key areas are the accurate administration of the payroll and timesheet system, taking responsibility for cashflow, supervising the accounts payable/receivable process and ensuring that the department is constantly improving through identification & executing of improvements.

Personal Specification for this Management Accountant role:

• Structured & methodical approach to organisation, with an eye for detail;
• Qualified, or working towards a recognized UK accountancy qualification, or qualified by experience;
• Experience in VAT and partial exemption calculations
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements – challenging the status quo
• Commercial awareness, with an interest in business and an understanding of how an organisation works and manages resources;

Key Deliverables of the Management Accountant:

• Supervising the sales and purchase ledger processes including company credit cards and expenses being done by the Finance Assistant. This will include troubleshooting as well as being prepared to help out during busy times or holidays.
• Payments & Banking – Processing a weekly batch of payments, managing direct debits, cheques and ensuring that international payments have suitable information attached. Distribution and reconciliation of petty cash. Weekly reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Investments & Cash – Producing GBP and USD cash forecasts, advising the Head of Finance on short and medium term cash needs. Reviewing investments to ensure returns are maximised, calculating future investment returns.
• Statutory Returns – Preparation and submission of gift aid returns and VAT returns.
• Payroll – Accurate processing of monthly payroll including pensions, ensuring preparation adheres to statutory requirements. Maintaining secure filing system and responding promptly to queries. Ensuring that knowledge on changes to legislation is kept up to date. Managing the timesheet system and ensuring that this is reconciled with payroll.
• Financial Controls – Ensuring that financial controls and other processes at Earthwatch are clearly documented, periodically updated based on system changes and regularly tested.

For a full list of key deliverables and personal specifications, please see the attached supporting documents below.

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