Aldeburgh Music
Job Description
Job Title:
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Reporting to:
Head of Finance
Overall Job Purpose:
To support and work closely with the Head of Finance providing accurate financial and
management information for all business entities. Be an integral member of the finance
team, providing support and advice to colleagues.
Key responsibilities:
 Leading the annual budgeting exercise and longer term financial planning as
required
 Forecasting and reporting of variances to budgets throughout the year
 Assisting in the creation of Key Performance Indicators and implementing reports
to management
 Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts for Group entities
 Providing a full accounting service for the Endowment Fund and smaller Group
members
 Producing statutory accounts for all entities in line with applicable accounting
standards
 Assessing the impact of the adoption of FRS102 in the current financial year and
restating prior year statutory accounts as necessary
 In association with other members of the finance team, liaising with the Group’s
auditors (Baker Tilly) including the production of supporting notes and schedules
to the statutory accounts for all Group entities
 Controlling all insurances including those related to the fabric of the site,
business interruption and company vehicles
 Playing a prominent role in the choice of new accounting software and its
subsequent implementation
 Other projects and activities as directed by the Head of Finance
Key Performance Measures:
 Accuracy
 Deadlines achieved.
 Ad hoc and routine reporting completed on time in the required format
 Compliance with accounting standards
 Issues/queries resolved in a timely manner.
The job holder may also, from time to time, be asked to undertake other tasks and
responsibilities which are not listed in this job description but which are commensurate
with the post.
Job Description – Management Accountant
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PERSON SPECIFICATION –Management Accountant
CRITERION
Experience
ESSENTIAL
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Budget planning and
preparation
Creation and monitoring of
KPIs
Detailed working knowledge
of retail and charity
accounting
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Qualified by experience or at ACA;
ACCA or CIMA level
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Highly proficient user of Excel
Understanding and confident with IT
Analytical
Confident and clear communication
skills – verbal and written.
Up to date with changing accounting
standards, especially those for charities
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Able to present financial
information to others clearly
eg: at meetings
Team player – willing to be flexible to
support colleagues.
Able to manage time effectively and
meet strict deadlines.
Accurate and attention to detail
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Capable of developing own
skills and knowledge
Able to deputise for Head of
Finance at budgeting and
other meetings etc.
Qualifications
Skills/Knowledge
Preparation of management accounts,
Forecasting and reporting on budget
variances both in terms of figures and
narrative
Production of statutory accounts
DESIRABLE
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Ability/aptitude
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Job Description – Management Accountant
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