Management Accountant

Vista has been working with the sight loss community for over 160 years and is unparalleled in terms of flexibility and hybrid working, with a genuine concern for the welfare of its employees.

Within finance, we focus on providing the very best service to the business that is possible and continuously look for ways to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of our service.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience of the tasks involved in the role, can demonstrate an ability to learn new software packages, particularly accounting, and who has a proven track record of continuous improvement for both themselves and their ways of working.

Most importantly, you must have a can-do attitude, a proactive approach to your work and the desire to have a positive impact on the people around you.

This role is a great opportunity to join the team as we seek to strengthen and drive our vision for the charity.

Who we are looking for:

As Management Accountant, you will assist the Finance Manager in the efficient operations of the Finance Team, acting as their deputy. You will build relationships with our managers and stakeholders and provide timely & accurate financial information, ensuring that the team works in accordance with Vista’s strategy and Core Principles.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, your primary objectives will be:

• Responsibility for processing paperwork onto the finance system, along with all required checks and approvals.
• Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining Vista’s accounting records and the production of monthly management accounts, year end financial accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• To contribute to the development, design and implementation of internal financial systems, processes and procedures.
  
• To build relationships with staff and other stakeholders and be focused on providing great customer service to all.
  

 Key Attributes

•   Educated to ‘A’ level standard you will ideally possess or be working towards an accountancy  qualification.
•  Experience in management accounts, budgets and year end processes.
•  Experience in dealing with fixed assets, depreciation, prepayments, accruals and control account reconciliations
•  Experience in liaising with external stakeholders e.g. auditors and bank.
•  Excellent working experience & knowledge of accounting software systems.
•   Payroll experience would be desirable but not essential.
•   Highly numerate with attention to detail.
•   A ‘can-do’ and creative approach to problem solving.

Benefits: 31 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, your birthday off, full training for the role, excellent health benefits, wellbeing - access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. 

Working for Vista means you will be working for one of the oldest and largest local charities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, working with people with sight loss and their families.

We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic and are an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities including visual impairments, and we encourage applications from such people who are under-represented in our workforce and face disadvantage on account of disability.

All candidates will be treated equally, and we will base decisions on appointments on the merits of the candidates.