The Management Accountant is an entry-level finance professional who supports the Financial Controller in delivering efficient and effective financial operations. The role contributes to continuous finance process improvement and is responsible for supporting month-end and year-end close activities, internal and external financial reporting, research account administration, financial research grant management, payroll, accounts payable, financial record maintenance, and compliance documentation. The position also provides analytical and administrative support across the finance function and undertakes ad hoc financial tasks and projects as required to support organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities

Support and coordinate month-end and year-end financial close activities within Business Central

Prepare and process ad hoc correction journals, including payroll, income recognition, investment, accrual, and prepayment journals

Assist in maintaining the integrity of the month end general ledger and supporting financial records including general ledger analysis

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs

Provide variance analysis and commentary to support management reporting

Support the administration and ongoing optimisation of Business Central and Solver Reporting, including user access maintenance, reporting structures and testing of system enhancements

Support continuous improvement initiatives to automate reporting, streamline reconciliations, and improve financial processes





Support the preparation and maintenance of the financial research grant funding reports

About you

Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and data analysis

Experience in month-end and financial reporting

Practical accounting experience including reconciliations, journals, reporting

Experience using financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics

Personal alignment with Ingham Institute values

Ability to engage with a variety of audiences

Strong communication skills (verbal, written and virtual)

Strong attention to detail and highly organised

Proven team player who takes own initiative in supporting and achieving team goals/objectives

What we offer

At the Ingham Institute, we are proud to offer a dynamic and supportive work workplace that fosters professional development and work-life balance. Some of the key benefits include:

A competitive salary plus access to great salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,900 of general living expenses including rent, mortgage and credit card payments each year).

A Meal Entertainment card (salary package up to $2,650 of dining out, hotel accommodation, venue hire and catering expenses each year).

State-of-the-art research facilities and resources.

Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

A collaborative team culture.

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP).

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance.

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📌 Management Accountant (Liverpool)
🏢 Ingham Institute
📍 Liverpool