Management Accountant - National Association of Local Councils (NALC) : Job Details

National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is entering an exciting phase of transformation of its financial management and reporting – and we’re looking for a Management Accountant ready to lead the way.

If you are a finance professional who is passionate about turning financial data into insight and impact, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change and to shape the management accounting function from the ground up in this newly created role.

What you’ll be doing:

The Management Accountant will be responsible for leading the finance function’s operations and outputs, including:

• Implementing the organisation’s first internal management accounting structure.
• Managing the operational performance and delivery of the Finance Team, including line management of the Senior Finance Officer.
• Development and implementation of new financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks in order to modernise ways of work.
• Delivery of accurate financial information and ensuring effective financial management, for example through budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Creating financial reports and providing essential financial analysis to support strategic decision-making for various stakeholders, from budget holders to the National Assembly.
• Collaborating across departments to build financial awareness and accountability.

Who we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced business partner with demonstrated success in designing financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making.
• Have a good understanding of UK financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to explain financial matters in plain terms and engage confidently across the organisation
• Be able to spot opportunities to improve processes and take steps to address them.
• Have experience of a leadership role within a Finance Team and direct line management.
• Be CCAB or CIMA qualified.

About us:

Established in 1947, NALC is a membership organisation and the only national body representing the interests of local (parish and town) councils. We work in partnership with county associations to support, promote and improve local councils. We campaign on their behalf, raise awareness of their work and provide them with various services to support their needs.

What’s on offer:

• Full-time, permanent role
• £50,000 per annum
• Hybrid working, with office located at The Bloomsbury Building, 10 Bloomsbury Way, Holborn, London, WC1A 2SL
• 11% employer pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and three working days between Christmas and the New Year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Please submit your application via the online application portal no later than 23:59 on Tuesday 7th October 2025.

Interviews will be held at our offices as follows:

First round on Monday 20th OctoberSecond round on Thursday 23rd October

NALC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As part of our application process, we will ask whether you require any reasonable adjustments. Providing this information will help us ensure the recruitment process is accessible, fair, and inclusive for all candidates.

Since 1947, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has been England's only recognised national membership organisation for community, neighbourhood, parish and town councils. We work with county associations to support, promote, improve and create sustainable councils.

10,000 parish and town councils in England represent 35 million people with 16 million electors, raising £700 million in precept and investing over £2 billion in communities. Some of the largest councils have a precept of over £1 million a year. Around 100,000 councillors spend over 14 million hours a year serving those councils to help change their community. Over 300 new councils have been created in rural and urban areas in the last decade.

We believe these vibrant and dynamic parish and town councils are at the centre of community effort, delivering services and giving their communities a democratic voice.

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