Management Accountant

SJC Partners; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to lead a finance team in producing accurate financial reports and managing key financial processes. This role involves strategic decision-making and enhancing financial transparency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders. Join a passionate team and make a positive impact on communities across the region.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Health cash plan

Free gym membership

Birthday off as an extra day

Enhanced company pension

Multiple discounts employee platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing management accounts and leading a finance team.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with reporting/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely production of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Oversee invoicing, payroll input, and financial controls.
• Coordinate statutory audits and produce year-end account workbooks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Xledger

Job description

Senior Management Accountant
Location: Bournemouth (On-Site)
Full-Time 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Reporting to: Head of Finance

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading not-for-profit organisation. This role offers the chance to lead a motivated team, and contribute to strategic decision-making through timely and accurate financial reporting.

Role Summary
As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for leading a finance team in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reconciliations, and supporting audit processes. You'll oversee invoicing, payroll input, and financial controls, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The role also involves business partnering and preparing insight-led reports for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the timely production of accurate monthly management accounts
• Lead a team covering accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting
• Oversee the invoicing process, supplier payments, and cash management
• Support payroll sign-off and ensure journals and accruals are correctly posted at month-end
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and contribute to investment planning
• Support budgeting and reforecasting cycles, providing commercial insights to leadership
• Coordinate statutory audits and produce year-end account workbooks
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• Support capital programme reporting and VAT return submissions
• Develop BI reporting tools to improve financial transparency for managers
• Lead finance system improvements and automation projects

What We're Looking For

• Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience producing management accounts and leading a finance team
• Solid understanding of VAT, reconciliations, and year-end processes
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with reporting/ERP systems (e.g., Xledger, Power BI)
• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders
• Process improvement mindset and proactive approach to system development
• High attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Previous experience in a similar leadership role within finance

Benefits Include:

• Free onsite parking
• Health cash plan
• Free gym membership
• Birthday off as an extra day
• Enhance company pension
• Multiple discounts employee platform

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with excellent values and step into a role offering both operational responsibility and strategic influence. You'll be joining a passionate team in a role that genuinely makes an impact on communities and services across the region.