Management Accountant

Full Time 35 hours per week | Fixed-term 12 months | Hybrid | Closing 22nd September 2024
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Job Reference: MA01 (Please quote this on any correspondence)

CILIP is looking for a skilled and motivated Management Accountant to join our finance team in a busy and diverse role.  Initially on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working flexibly between home and the office location in London (NW1).

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the post holder will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, ensuring effective financial management, and supporting the organisation in achieving its strategic goals. The Management Accountant will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing essential financial analysis and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• To work with the Financial Controller to create accurate monthly management accounts.
• Performing reconciliations and maintaining general ledger accounts.
• Maintain and review balance sheets, ensuring the accuracy of reconciliations and supporting formal and informal reporting.
• Support budget holders with variance analysis, financial reporting, and project evaluation.
• Produce variance reporting and analysis, working with budget holders to identify opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate financial functions including cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and annual reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory and business requirements.
• Support a ‘business partnering’ approach within the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who has a strong background in financial services and a good understanding of UK financial regulations and accounting principles.  Experience in charity finance and familiarity with Xero is desirable. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, hybrid working environment.

About CILIP

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team supporting our members in the UK and internationally. 

We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.  CILIP is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans.

Why work for CILIP

• Hybrid working
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays (increasing after 3 years’ service)
• Generous pension scheme (Employee contribution of 5%, employer contribution of 10%) including death in service benefit
• Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff reward scheme offering a range of discounts at over 900 of the UK’s top retailers
• The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave
• Contribution to eye tests and flu jabs

For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work visit our website.

Registered Charity No 313014