Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Closing date:
Salary: £34,777 per annum
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House
22 Thorpe Road,
Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

Swallowtail butterfly on a leaf, credit Henry Page

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance Team.

Contact details

Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, giving full details of education, employment and experience. Please also supply details of two referees. You should also include a statement of application outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular experience, skills and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. It would help the selection panel if you refer to the duties and requirements of the job description enclosed in framing your statement.

Completed applications should have a subject line of ‘Private and Confidential’ and emailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.

The closing date for applications is 5pm 20th July 2026

Interviews are likely to be in two stages and be w/c 3rd August. 

Please indicate which position you are applying for in your email.

We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.

We are offering the opportunity to join our Finance team, working with the operational and strategic leadership of the Trust from development of
budget to delivering results, providing financial insight which supports decision making and drives financial performance.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a curious mindset and extensive experience in the production of management information, budgets and forecasts. They will have the ability to build strong working relationships across the organisation and to effectively communicate financial concepts to colleagues outside of the Finance team, establishing themselves as a key point of contact in providing valuable financial insight. 

Your main duties will include; 

  • Maintaining business relationships
  • Regular budget holder meetings
  • Detailed variance analysis
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Budget setting
  • Restricted fund accounting
  • VAT review and return preparation
  • Management of the fixed asset register
  • Continuous improvement of the finance function
  • Year-end deliverables

The role is 5 days a week (35 Hours) 

In return we offer a large benefit package to our staff which can be found here: Staff benefits | Norfolk Wildlife Trust

For more information please see the job description below.

Job Description