Assistant Management Accountant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,141 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | B29 6NA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Sense |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 302402JCP |
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About the Role
We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of our finance function. This is a varied role combining purchase ledger system ownership with hands-on management accounting support. The role is permanent, full time, working on a hybrid basis from our Selly Oak office.
Approximately half of the role focuses on leading and improving purchase ledger processes and systems, including supporting a major finance system migration. The other half provides technical support to the management accounting team, helping to ensure robust, accurate and timely financial information.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving systems and processes, has strong technical foundations, and is keen to develop towards a management accounting career.
Key Responsibilities
Systems & Process Development (approx. 50%)
Manage incoming supplier invoices and payments.
Act as a key finance liaison and subject matter expert for the Purchase Ledger during the SUN Accounting system migration to the cloud.
Support the review, redesign and implementation of Purchase Ledger processes to maximise new system functionality and improve efficiency, accuracy and controls.
Assist with the implementation of a new Purchase Order (PO) system, ensuring effective integration with SUN and alignment with finance and operational needs.
Document new processes, create user guides, and support training for Purchase Ledger staff.
Proactively identify and support continuous improvement initiatives across the transactional finance function.
Management Accounting Support (approx. 50%)
Support the Management Accountant with:
Journal preparation
Accruals and prepayments
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register and support capital expenditure (capex) reporting.
Assist with routine and ad hoc financial reporting for finance business partners and budget holders.
Contribute to the accuracy, timeliness and robustness of financial information through strong attention to detail and adherence to financial controls.
Person Specification
Essential
AAT qualified (full membership).
At least three years’ experience working in a finance department, with significant exposure to purchase ledger / procure-to-pay processes.
Strong aptitude for understanding, improving and embedding financial systems and processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attention to detail with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders and support training activities.
Desirable
Experience using SUN Accounts or a comparable ERP system.
Experience supporting a finance system implementation or upgrade.
Understanding of the charity sector and fund accounting principles.
Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to enabling an inclusive workforce that reflects our community.
A commitment to Sense’s vision and values, including a willingness to learn how to communicate with people with complex communication needs and to identify barriers to participation.
Development Opportunities
This role is designed as a development pathway towards a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
The post holder will be encouraged and supported to commence or continue professional studies towards ACCA or CIMA.
We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of our finance function. This is a varied role combining purchase ledger system ownership with hands-on management accounting support. The role is permanent, full time, working on a hybrid basis from our Selly Oak office.
Approximately half of the role focuses on leading and improving purchase ledger processes and systems, including supporting a major finance system migration. The other half provides technical support to the management accounting team, helping to ensure robust, accurate and timely financial information.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving systems and processes, has strong technical foundations, and is keen to develop towards a management accounting career.
Key Responsibilities
Systems & Process Development (approx. 50%)
Manage incoming supplier invoices and payments.
Act as a key finance liaison and subject matter expert for the Purchase Ledger during the SUN Accounting system migration to the cloud.
Support the review, redesign and implementation of Purchase Ledger processes to maximise new system functionality and improve efficiency, accuracy and controls.
Assist with the implementation of a new Purchase Order (PO) system, ensuring effective integration with SUN and alignment with finance and operational needs.
Document new processes, create user guides, and support training for Purchase Ledger staff.
Proactively identify and support continuous improvement initiatives across the transactional finance function.
Management Accounting Support (approx. 50%)
Support the Management Accountant with:
Journal preparation
Accruals and prepayments
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register and support capital expenditure (capex) reporting.
Assist with routine and ad hoc financial reporting for finance business partners and budget holders.
Contribute to the accuracy, timeliness and robustness of financial information through strong attention to detail and adherence to financial controls.
Person Specification
Essential
AAT qualified (full membership).
At least three years’ experience working in a finance department, with significant exposure to purchase ledger / procure-to-pay processes.
Strong aptitude for understanding, improving and embedding financial systems and processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attention to detail with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders and support training activities.
Desirable
Experience using SUN Accounts or a comparable ERP system.
Experience supporting a finance system implementation or upgrade.
Understanding of the charity sector and fund accounting principles.
Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to enabling an inclusive workforce that reflects our community.
A commitment to Sense’s vision and values, including a willingness to learn how to communicate with people with complex communication needs and to identify barriers to participation.
Development Opportunities
This role is designed as a development pathway towards a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
The post holder will be encouraged and supported to commence or continue professional studies towards ACCA or CIMA.
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