Management Accountant Lead
We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
Why you will love this opportunity as Management Accountant Lead at Civica
This role is central to ensuring Civica’s financial integrity and the accuracy of the information that drives strategic decisions across the business. You’ll lead a high performing team, strengthen our financial control environment, and shape the quality of insights that support our growth. It’s a chance to influence the financial backbone of a fast scaling GovTech organisation.
What you will do to be successful in this role
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the period end close, ensuring delivery in line with group timetables, accounting standards and control requirements
- Provide direction, review and challenge on journals, accruals, deferrals and reclassifications, ensuring strong evidence and audit trails
- Take accountability for the accuracy and completeness of revenue, cost and profitability reporting across assigned business areas
- Maintain balance sheet integrity through high quality reconciliations and timely issue resolution
- Review and challenge variance analysis to ensure financial movements are clearly understood and communicated
- Ensure consistent, high quality management accounting outputs that support the wider Finance function
- Act as the escalation point for complex accounting, close or data related issues, applying sound judgement and coordinating resolution
- Drive continuous improvement across management accounting processes, controls and ways of working
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Management Accountants, building capability and resilience within Controllership
Requirements
- Strong understanding of management accounting, period end close and balance sheet control frameworks
- Proven experience leading or overseeing management accounting delivery, or similar, in a controlled environment
- Ability to apply and challenge accounting judgement, particularly in complex or nonstandard scenarios
- Excellent understanding of controls, audit requirements and financial governance
- Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and challenge financial movements
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work
There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
Benefits
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
✔ 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!
✔ Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.
Financial Well-being & Security
✔ Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future.
✔ Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness.
✔ Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum.
✔ Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).
Health & Perks
✔ Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare.
✔ Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more.
✔ Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.
✔ Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme – A wide range of electric & hybrid vehicles.
✔ Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities.
✔ Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.
At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
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