Location
Flexible working from home with occasional visits to our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire (approximately once a month).
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£44,616 per annum
About the Role
The Woodland Trust is seeking two Management Accountants to partner with senior leaders and budget holders to ensure robust financial budgeting and reporting across the organisation. You will prepare monthly management accounts for various departments, including detailed commentary, and provide accurate management reporting to support the Trust’s stability and growth. Collaborating closely with budget holders, you will help deliver on approved budgets and forecasts, offering advice and training where necessary. You will ensure compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and requirements from the Charity Commission, Forestry Commission, and Gambling Commission through regular reviews and checks. Additionally, you will review and develop financial practices, systems, and reporting tools to improve processes. Your financial information, recommendations, and risk analysis will enable Senior Management to make informed strategic decisions. This is a 12-month fixed term contract role with a hybrid working model.
Experience
- Developing, producing, and reviewing monthly management accounts
- Providing accurate management reporting
- Collaborating effectively with stakeholders and budget holders to deliver on approved budgets
- Knowledge of financial risk analysis, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Understanding of best practice guidelines and financial regulations including those from the Forestry Commission and Charity Commission
- Preparing reports and presentations for Finance Committee meetings
About you
You have a strong enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values: Grow Together, Explore, Focus, and Make it Count. You possess excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade decision making. You are collaborative, proactive, and committed to supporting the Trust’s mission and financial integrity.
Qualifications
Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAS, or CIPFA accreditation.
