Commercial Management Accountant

We Do Group; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Onsite parking

Supportive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic catering company in Oxted is seeking a Commercial Management Accountant to bring strategic insights and operational finance expertise to enhance business performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in multi-site environments and be part-qualified CIMA or ACCA. This is a full-time position offering flexible working hours and the opportunity for career progression in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting budget/forecast cycles.
• Experience in a multi-site, service-based, or contract-led business is a plus.
• Confident communicator able to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse client-level P&Ls on a monthly basis.
• Take ownership of billing, monthly reporting, and client account management.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

Business partnering skills

Hands-on operational finance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified CIMA / ACCA

Job description

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COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

EDUCATION CATERING | FAST-GROWTH SME

OXTED – PERMANENT – MULTI-SITE BUSINESS

Looking for a role where your financial insight directly shapes strategy, performance, and growth?

We’re partnering with a rapidly expanding catering business in the education sector, now turning over £35m, and with ambitious plans to grow by a further 20% in the next financial year. They’re on the lookout for a Commercial Management Accountant to bring structure, pace, and strategic thinking to a hands-on finance function.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic SME environment—comfortable balancing operational finance with real commercial partnering across a multi-site setup.

WISH LIST

• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting budget/forecast cycles
• Strong business partnering skills, especially in multi-site or contract-driven environments
• A hands-on operator with a commercial mindset and an eye for continuous improvement

THE ROLE

• Prepare and analyse client-level P&Ls (c.50 accounts) on a monthly basis
• Take ownership of billing, monthly reporting, and client account management
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple contracts
• Act as the key finance contact for 55+ schools and 10 Regional Operations Managers
• Build relationships to support performance tracking and commercial decision-making
• Improve and streamline systems and financial processes to support scale
• Get involved in business-wide projects and ad-hoc financial initiatives

YOUR PROFILE

• Part-qualified CIMA / ACCA (or QBE with solid experience)
• Experience in a multi-site, service-based, or contract-led business is a plus
• Confident communicator able to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Naturally analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves in an evolving, fast-paced SME environment

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Flexible working – Oxted office with free onsite parking
• Hours that support school runs and family commitments
• Clear progression opportunities in a business that’s scaling fast
• Supportive, passionate team focused on delivering quality and impact

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Caterers, Facilities Services, and Food and Beverage Services

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