This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on, commercially-focused environment and is passionate about supporting operational decision-making through accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis. You will play a pivotal part in shaping the financial direction of the business by preparing management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and providing valuable business performance insights.
You will play a pivotal part in shaping the financial direction of the business by preparing management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and providing valuable business performance insights. The position offers exposure across all departments, allowing you to collaborate with senior leaders and department heads while managing essential day-to-day financial operations. If you are looking for a role that combines financial control, budgeting, and reporting with the chance to make a real impact on business outcomes, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
*Enjoy a competitive salary of £43k with the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment where your expertise will be valued and developed.
*Benefit from flexible working opportunities and ongoing training designed to help you grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
*Play an integral role in driving business performance by delivering clear financial insight and supporting key decision-makers across multiple departments.
What you’ll do:
You will be at the heart of the organisation’s financial operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve producing high-quality management accounts that offer meaningful insights into business performance. You will work collaboratively with various teams to analyse profitability across different revenue streams such as services, events, and memberships. By presenting your findings to senior management, you will help shape strategic decisions that drive growth. In addition to reporting duties, you will be responsible for maintaining robust forecasting models, supporting new business initiatives through detailed financial modelling, and ensuring all transactional finance activities are managed efficiently. Your ability to maintain accurate records in Xero and complete month-end processes promptly will be crucial for success. You will also play an important role in upholding internal controls, supporting statutory filings such as VAT returns, assisting with audit preparation, and continuously seeking ways to improve financial processes.
*Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts accompanied by detailed narrative analysis to support business understanding.
*Report on key financial metrics and cost drivers, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that inform strategic decisions.
*Conduct regular profitability and margin analysis on services, events, and memberships to ensure optimal resource allocation.
*Present clear and concise financial insight directly to the senior management team to facilitate informed discussions.
*Collaborate closely with heads of department to prepare and manage annual budgets that align with organisational goals.
*Maintain rolling forecasts throughout the year and provide thorough explanations for any variances observed.
*Support financial modelling for new initiatives and capital projects by providing robust data analysis and scenario planning.
*Manage day-to-day financial activities including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, and prepayments to ensure smooth operations.
*Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial data within Xero accounting software, ensuring compliance with internal standards.
*Ensure month-end processes are completed accurately and on time while maintaining comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with year-end accounts preparation.
What you bring:
Your background as a Management Accountant equips you with the technical expertise required for this multifaceted role. You bring not only professional qualifications but also practical experience gained from working within complex environments such as hospitality or property sectors. Your proficiency with Xero accounting software sets you apart as someone who can manage data integrity confidently while leveraging Excel for advanced modelling tasks. Organisational abilities enable you to juggle competing priorities without compromising quality or timeliness. Self-motivation drives your independent contributions yet you remain dedicated to collective success. Experience handling statutory requirements like VAT returns or audits further highlights your reliability. Above all else, your willingness to seek out process improvements reflects your commitment both to personal growth and enhancing overall business performance.
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with proven experience in management accounting roles within similar sectors.
*Demonstrated experience working in hospitality, leisure, property or multi-entity environments is highly advantageous for understanding complex business structures.
*Advanced skills using Xero accounting software are essential along with confidence in Excel for financial modelling tasks.
*Exceptional attention to detail combined with accuracy ensures reliable reporting and data integrity across all functions.
*A problem-solving mindset enables you to identify issues quickly and propose effective solutions that benefit the wider team.
*Strong interpersonal skills allow you to liaise effectively across operations as well as senior management levels fostering collaboration.
*Organised approach ensures deadlines are consistently met even when managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
*Self-motivated attitude supports independent working while remaining committed to shared team objectives.
*Experience supporting VAT returns, statutory filings or audit preparation demonstrates your understanding of regulatory requirements.
*Ability to identify process improvements shows your commitment to continuous development within finance functions.
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