Management Accountant

St Elizabeth's College; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven charity in the UK is looking for a Management Accountant to support their financial operations. This role includes producing management accounts, maintaining reconciliations, and supporting budget negotiations. Ideal candidates will have a recognized accounting qualification, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach. The organization offers a warm culture, career development, and the chance to make a real impact daily. Join a collaborative finance team and help improve financial understanding across the organization.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other CCAB body).
• Experience producing management accounts with supporting analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with meaningful insight.
• Maintain robust Balance Sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and manage debt recovery.

Skills

Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Experience producing management accounts

Strong Excel skills

Proactive problem-solving approach

Ability to explain finance to non-finance colleagues

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Job description

Management Accountant - Accountants and Contracts

Salary: £43,000-£48,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham (onsite)

A role where your financial expertise helps people live life to the full.

St Elizabeth's is a unique, values-driven charity set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. We support children, young people and adults living with epilepsy, learning disabilities and complex health needs - and everything we do is centred on helping each person live life to the full.

Our Finance Team plays a vital role in making this happen. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to join our friendly, collaborative, and high-performing team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be at the heart of our financial operations - delivering high-quality management accounts, insightful reporting and expert support that helps our leaders make sound, informed decisions.

If you want to use your talent in a place with purpose, this could be the perfect next step.

What you'll be doing

As our Management Accountant, you will:

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with meaningful insight and analysis.
• Maintain robust Balance Sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and maintain restricted fund balances.
• Prepare and apply pricing models, support contract negotiations, and manage debt recovery.
• Work closely with budget holders to strengthen financial understanding and accountability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.
• Contribute to year-end processes, external audits, and statutory reporting.
• Help drive improvements to our systems, reporting and financial controls.
• Collaborate with a brilliant Finance Team and wider operational colleagues.

Every day brings something different - but your work will always make a difference.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other CCAB body)
• Experience producing management accounts with supporting analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial systems
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and high attention to detail
• The ability to explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to accuracy and collaboration

Experience within a charity, education or health environment is helpful but not essential - we're far more interested in your potential, professionalism, and passion for working within a purpose-led organisation.

Why join St Elizabeth's?

When you join our Finance Team, you become part of something bigger. We offer:

• A warm, supportive, values-driven culture
• Beautiful working environment with free onsite parking
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• Career development and training opportunities
• The chance to be part of an organisation making a real impact every day.

Our values - Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful and Compassionate - are at the heart of who we are and how we work.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.