Role: Management AccountantOrganisation: Local AuthorityLocation: Hereford hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 from home)Type: PermanentSalary: 36k 47k About the Management Accountant opportunity:Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected and long-standing Local Authority client based in Hereford. The role requires a management accountant with experience of setting budgets, forecasting, meeting year end deadlines, managing and motivating employees and providing financial analysis for service managers.This role is part of an award-winning finance team, with high standards of excellence and generating innovate problem solving. The team encourages learning and developing, creating an environment for career building and teamwork with a supportive culture. Main Purpose of the Management Accountant:To lead and co-ordinate the provision of financial informationTo oversee a small teamTo build and develop good working relationships with stakeholdersTo support the Management Accounts Business Partner in planning, developing and managing a culture of excellence and continuous improvementTo co-ordinate the detailed budget setting and final accounts routines for allocated areasTo deliver on the year end timetableTo contribute to the development and improvement of the financial systems and procedures Main Responsibilities for the Management Accountant:Responsible for budget monitoring, forecasting, budget preparation, financial advice and final accoun