Management Accountant

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Management Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Study support
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a brilliant opportunity for a part-qualified accountant with experience of business planning to join our renowned organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work at the heart of London in the scenic Old Police House in Hyde Park, with occasional travel to other beautiful and historic parks, embracing the unique blend of nature and city life.

What’s more, you’ll be joining a forward-thinking finance team who will support you to enhance your skills in financial reporting, analysis and the use of cutting-edge tools.

So, if you’re ready to grow your career while contributing to the preservation and enhancement of London's treasured green spaces, then apply today!

The Role

As a Management Accountant, you will deliver precise financial analysis, reporting and insights.

As the primary financial liaison for the Estates and Parks Teams, you will provide comprehensive financial reporting and analysis that informs strategic decision-making.

You will also produce monthly management accounts, monitor and report on budget variances and assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Additionally, you will:

• Support the month-end close process
• Contribute to the continual improvement of finance reporting and processes
• Help stakeholders with queries relating to the use of our finance system

About You

To be considered as a Management Accountant, you will need:

• To be a part-qualified accountant
• Experience of business planning, including forecasting and annual budget setting
• Experience of analysing and summarising data
• Experience of business partnering with a range of non-finance stakeholders

Other organisations may call this role Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant, or Part-Qualified Accountant.

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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Management Accountant, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.