Management Accountant

Travail Employment Group; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing independent company in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to oversee finance operations and manage monthly accounts. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and be experienced in Sage accounting software. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including 31 days' holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

31 days' holiday

Company pension scheme

Life cover

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification, preferably CIMA or ACCA.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Detail-oriented and proactive finance professional.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the finance team.
• Manage preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Produce regular cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA preferred)

Proficient in Sage 50

Proficient in Sage Payroll

Strong understanding of financial reporting

Confident working with Excel

Highly organised

Strong communication skills

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Payroll

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant (Full-Time)

Location: Onsite - Cheltenham

Salary: 48,000 - 50,000

A successful and growing independent company based in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join its friendly and fast-paced team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a supportive business environment that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the daily operations of the finance team
• Manage the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting reconciliations
• Complete and review weekly bank reconciliations, resolving any issues promptly
• Produce regular cash flow forecasts and maintain rolling financial projections
• Ensure FCA-related reconciliations and reporting are accurate and compliant
• Review internal compliance processes for thoroughness and quality
• Coordinate audit preparation and maintain strong financial controls
• Process monthly payroll through Sage Payroll
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and provide support to department heads
• Oversee credit control processes and manage insurance-related payments

What We\'re Looking For

We\'re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional with strong technical abilities and a collaborative mindset. You\'ll be comfortable managing a broad workload, leading a team, and clearly communicating financial insights across the business.

Skills & Experience Required

• Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA preferred)
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Sage Payroll
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Confident working with Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Able to present complex financial information in a clear, accessible way
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• Committed to maintaining integrity and accuracy in all financial matters

Desirable

• Working knowledge of FCA regulations, especially regarding client funds

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary: 48,000 - 50,000
• Full-time, Monday to Friday (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
• 31 days\' holiday including bank and public holidays
• Company pension scheme and life cover (after qualifying period)

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.