Management Accountant

hireful; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated financial services organization is seeking a Management Accountant who can work in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will prepare budgets, produce management accounts, and collaborate with senior management. They offer a salary ranging from £41,837 to £47,849 per annum, with various benefits including generous holiday entitlement and enhanced sick pay. This role is ideal for a candidate with a CIMA or CIPFA qualification and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

33 days holiday entitlement

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Accountancy professional with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
• Produce monthly management accounts and KPI reports.
• Build strong relationships with budget holders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent Excel skills

Collaboration

Education

CIMA qualification

CIPFA qualification

Tools

Xledger

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: This role offers flexibility for the successful candidate to be based anywhere in the South-West. This is a Hybrid working role with the option of working predominately from home and attending the workplace (the hospice closest to your location - Charlton Farm (Bristol), Little Bridge House (Barnstaple), or Little Harbour (St Austell)) as required for meetings. There will also be a need for occasional travel to other hospice sites.

Salary: £41,837 - £47,849 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Hours: Full-time (part time hours may be considered for the right candidate, if applying for part-time working, please add this to your supporting statement)

Are you a finance professional looking for a role that combines technical expertise with real impact? Join our client as a Management Accountant and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting decision‑making at every level.

Why You Will Love This Role

• Strategic Influence: Work closely with the Senior Management Team to prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and performance reports that drive organisational success.
• Variety & Challenge: From producing monthly management accounts and KPI reporting to leading on restricted fund administration and investment analysis, no two days are the same.
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships with budget holders, guiding them through financial principles and creating bespoke reporting solutions.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to act up as Head of Finance, contribute to statutory accounts, and develop innovative processes that enhance efficiency.

What They’re Looking For

• A accountancy professional (CIMA, CIPFA) with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. Consideration may be given for a part‑qualified accountant - in which case salary would be adjusted based on level of qualification.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems, experience of Xledger would be advantageous.
• A collaborative communicator who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• A positive and supportive team member who has the confidence and ability to use initiative.

What they offer

• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay.
• Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• Family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay.
• Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme.
• Group life insurance scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Environmental and green agenda.
• A supportive and inclusive environment.
• A chance to make a real difference.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your financial acumen to a role that matters, they’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 25/01/2026
Interview Date: 04/02/2026

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in the following: Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Accountant, Budgeting & Forecasting Accountant, Part Qualified Management Accountant, CIMA Accountant, CIPFA Accountant, Finance Analyst, Charity / Not-for-Profit Accountant, Deputy Head of Finance.