A public sector organisation based in Oxford is seeking a Management Accountant who enjoys working collaboratively, supporting service managers, and contributing to strong financial governance.You will provide high-quality, proactive financial support to service areas, helping managers understand and manage their budgets effectively while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with most time spent working from home. Attendance in Oxford will be required for team meetings, financial services away days, and occasional in-person meetings with budget holders. This is an initial 6-month contract role with an hourly rate up to £27 via an Umbrella company (PAYE option also available).Key responsibilitiesAs a Management Accountant, you will:Provide day-to-day financial advice, guidance and training to cost centre managersSupport budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis, enabling managers to take ownership of their budgetsProcess journals, accruals, budget virements and work-in-progress entries within the Financial Management SystemWork closely with Senior Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners in a matrix environmentAttend regular meetings with service managers to discuss: Budget performance and forecastsCapital project progressEstablishment controlFinancial process issues (including Procure-to-Pay and contracts)Produce robust forecasts and commentary for the monthly corporate reporting cycle, providing