Management Accountant

About the Organisation

A forward-thinking and values-led organisation operating a multi-site model across Birmingham is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join its central finance team. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and effective financial management.

The Role

• This is a hands-on Management Accountant position responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring robust financial controls across multiple sites.
• Working closely with the Head of Finance and operational managers, you will play a key role in providing financial insight, monitoring performance, and supporting informed business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Produce budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections across multiple sites
• Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
• Prepare and analyse key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support the annual budgeting and business planning cycles
• Assist with statutory audit requirements and year-end reporting activities
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting systems
• Provide financial support and guidance to budget holders and operational managers

About You

• Fully qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role or similar position
• Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
• Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and purpose-driven organisation
• Exposure to a diverse multi-site operation
• Collaborative and supportive finance team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and study support (where applicable)
• Career progression opportunities