Management Accountant

Ocean Housing Group; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional membership fees paid

Company sick pay scheme

Workplace pension with death in serve?

Job summary

Ocean Housing Group is seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team in St Austell, Cornwall. This 18-month fixed-term contract offers the chance to shape robust financial information and support strategic decision-making for our community-focused housing provider.

You'll prepare monthly management accounts, support year-end audits, lead budgeting and forecasting, and drive improvements while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified by experience (CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA).
• Strong experience in management accounts, budgeting and cash flow planning.
• Excellent Excel skills and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly Management Accounts, Board Papers, and cash flow reports.
• Supporting year-end audits, statutory accounts, and regulatory returns.
• Leading on budget planning, business plans, and financial modelling.
• Driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to management and Board members.

Skills

Excel skills

Management accounts

Budgeting

Cash flow

Education

Part-qualified or qualified by experience (CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join Ocean Housing as a Management Accountant!

Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Salary: £36,139 per annum
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract

Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic organisation that’s passionate about building communities and changing lives? Ocean Housing Group is looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team and help shape the future of affordable housing in Cornwall.

Why Ocean Housing?

At Ocean Housing, we’re more than just a housing provider – we’re a community builder. With over 5,000 homes across Cornwall, we’re committed to delivering quality, sustainable housing and exceptional customer service. Join us and be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

As our Management Accountant, you’ll play a key role in:

• Preparing monthly Management Accounts, Board Papers, and cash flow reports.
• Supporting year-end audits, statutory accounts, and regulatory returns.
• Leading on budget planning, business plans, and financial modelling.
• Driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to management and Board members.

This is a varied and influential role where your expertise will help us deliver robust financial information and support strategic decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• Part-qualified, qualified accountant or qualified by experience accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA).
• Strong experience in management accounts, budgeting, and cash flow planning.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to analyse complex data.
• A proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Desirable: Experience in housing or development sector, knowledge of FRS102, VAT, and consolidated reporting.

Why Ocean Housing?

We’re more than just a housing provider — we’re a community anchor. At Ocean, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.

We offer:

• A supportive and creative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible working and wellbeing initiatives.
• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Our Benefits Include:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional membership fees paid
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workplace pension with death in service benefit
• Home office work payment
• Medicash health plan (including dental & optical)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Rewards & recognition programme
• On-site parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Family-friendly policies

Key Dates:

• Closing Date: Monday 9th of November 2026 (Midnight)
• Interview Date: Monday 16th of November at Stennack House, St Austell

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t delay—apply today!