Management Accountant

ICAEW; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Two days in Cheltenham office

Exposure to diverse client portfolio

Job summary

ICAEW in Cheltenham is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join a growing finance consultancy. You will deliver monthly management accounts, robust reporting and commercial insight across a portfolio of clients, working alongside experienced CFOs.

The role offers hybrid working with two days in the Cheltenham office and remote work the rest of the week, plus exposure to process improvement, budgeting, forecasting and AI-enabled finance tasks.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least 1 year post-qualification experience
• Experience producing monthly management accounts
• Confident using Xero or Sage accounting systems
• Advanced in Excel
• Comfortable using technology and AI to improve finance processes
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
• Able to translate complex financial data into clear messages
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities across different clients
• Proactive and keen to develop in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and performance reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Support cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning
• Analyse financial performance, trends and variances
• Onboard new clients with senior finance teams
• Improve financial processes and controls
• Use automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting
• Mentor junior members of the finance team
• Build strong relationships with clients and become an extension of their finance teams
• Support wider projects as clients grow and develop

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical

Commercial awareness

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Management Accountant to join a growing and forward-thinking finance consultancy based in Cheltenham.

The business supports a portfolio of ambitious, founder-led and investor-backed companies, providing them with high-quality finance expertise throughout their growth journey. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys management accounting but wants greater variety, commercial exposure and the chance to work across multiple businesses, rather than focusing on one organisation.

Working alongside experienced CFOs, you'll become a trusted finance partner to clients, providing robust financial reporting, analysis and insight while helping them improve their processes and make better business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Preparation and posting of journals, accruals and prepayments
• Supporting cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning
• Analysing financial performance, trends and variances
• Working with senior finance professionals to onboard new clients
• Improving and implementing financial processes and controls
• Using automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the finance team
• Building strong relationships with clients and becoming an extension of their finance teams
• Supporting wider projects as clients grow and develop

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• ACCA or CIMA qualified, ideally with at least one year's post-qualified experience
• Experienced in producing monthly management accounts
• Confident using accounting systems such as Xero or Sage
• Advanced in Excel
• Comfortable using technology and AI to improve finance processes
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
• Able to turn complex financial information into clear, understandable messages
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working across different clients
• Proactive, curious and keen to continue developing
• Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Why Apply?

This isn't your standard Management Accountant position. You'll gain exposure to a varied portfolio of growing businesses, working alongside experienced CFOs and management teams. It offers the opportunity to broaden your experience beyond month-end reporting, getting involved in commercial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, automation and business partnering.

You’ll also benefit from a hybrid working model, with typically two days per week in the Cheltenham office and the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Occasional client visits will also form part of the role.

If you're a qualified Management Accountant looking for variety, development and broader commercial exposure, this could be a really interesting next step.