Management accountant jobs: latest vacancies

In management accountant jobs, the individual applies the principles of accounting to provide the financial information required for the planning and financial protection of organisations in both the public and private sectors. They establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems, as well as liaise with management colleagues on all aspects of finance.

Management accountants look to the future (rather than the past, as in auditing). They analyse the performance of a business and advise on how it can improve its value.
They may work in a finance function or within specialist departments providing financial advice and information to support strategic business decision-making.

Management accountant jobs vary, depending on the management structure within the organisation the individual is working within. For example there may be some openings in large firms in a business advisory role. Management accountant jobs may also vary in function, depending on the nature of the organisation, i.e. whether it is commercial, public sector or not-for-profit. The job function may also vary with the size of the organisation, and the department or departments that the individual is based in or supports.

For management accountant jobs you will need to hold one of the following recognised professional accounting qualifications:

• CIMA (Cost and Management Accountant)
  Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  www.cimaglobal.com
• ACA (Chartered Accountant)
  Institute of Chartered Accountants
  www.icaew.com
• ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant)
  Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  www.accaglobal.com
• CIPFA (Public Finance Accountant)
  Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
  www.cipfa.org.uk

In a management accountant job you will usually report to the Finance Director, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, or Head of Management Accounts, depending on the type of organisation you work within.

Key areas of responsibility in management accountant jobs:

• Presiding over the financial record keeping of a business
• Keeping records of and analyzing all the company's financial data such as revenue, income, taxes owed, and the amount of cash a company has
• Preparing financial statements such as balance sheets, cash-flow statements, and income statements
• Presenting additional reports to senior managers so that they can make important decisions
• Supervising record-keeping departments, such as bookkeeping and data processing

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