Management Reporting Accountant

About this Role

The Communication Workers Union:
The CWU is one of the top ten trade unions by size in the UK and is the biggest union for the
communications industry with approximately 185,000 members.

The Department and Role:

• The Management Reporting Accountant works under the direction of the Finance Operations
  Manager.
• The SDGS Department forms part of the central administration function of the CWU. Financial
  operations within the department include accounts payable, branch administration, payroll and
  business expense claims.
• The CWU is currently setting out a plan to restructure the organisation in order to make it fit for
  purpose to meet both the industrial and economic challenges we know we face.
  
  

Responsibilities of our Management Reporting Accountant:

• The role will work closely with the finance team and budget holders to ascertain best financial
  practice that will drive improved performance in the Union.
• The postholder will track the union’s income and expenditures and ensure statutory compliance
  as well as prepare forecasts, budgets and risk analysis as well as assist the SDGS in making financial
  decisions that affect the union by preparing analysis and reports to facilitate informed decision
  making.

What we are looking for in our Management Reporting Accountant:

• a fully qualified or part qualified/finalist (CIMA, ACCA, QBE) with previous experience of
  planning, budgeting and delivering key reports to a medium size union or not for profit
  organisation.
• knowledge of tax, inland revenue policies and practices and compliance requirements.
• Previous experience of planning, budgeting and delivering key reports to a medium size union or
  not for profit organisation.
• Experience in business modelling and financial forecasting
• Financial ability to analyse and identify key areas of improvement and work closely with budget
  holder to give guidance and provide useful insight that will give that confident
• Experience of accounting principles and standards that guide good practice and financial control
• Experience using Sage line 50 or similar accounting systems
• Experience in process improvements, streamlining processes and happy to challenge when it is
  required.
• Year-end accounting and supporting the audit process from start to finish

What we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid options
• Confidential EAP with additional benefits

Further information

How to apply:
To receive a detailed job description, further job information on the role and CWU as well as how to
apply please e-mail
[email protected]
Closing date: 12noon 10th September 2025

Additional support and information:
If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability in relation to your application and/or at
interview stage, if shortlisted, please advise clearly when requesting an application pack and we will
liaise with you direct.
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