Management Accountant

MBM Executive Travel Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tour operator is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This pivotal role involves preparing management accounts, delivering financial analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with 3–5 years of finance experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement with additional loyalty days

Employee travel discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Optional electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Professional development and ongoing training

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within management accounting.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in travel, hospitality, or leisure industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis for decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance against KPIs.
• Support statutory audit and external reporting processes.
• Drive finance system improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong Excel and financial modelling skills

Ability to present complex data clearly

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant or finalist with relevant experience

Job description

Management Accountant

We’re proud to be working exclusively with a leading tour operator to recruit a talented and commercially focused Management Accountant.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team during a period of significant growth and transformation. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments to drive business performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely management reporting, supporting strategic decision‑making, and improving financial processes.

Management Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
• Monitor financial performance against KPIs and business targets
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, ensuring compliance with policies and standards
• Support statutory audit and external reporting processes
• Review and optimise internal reporting tools and dashboards
• Partner with operational and commercial teams including product, marketing, and sales
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and cost analysis
• Drive finance system improvements and automation initiatives

Management Accountant Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or finalist with relevant experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within management accounting
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Ability to present complex data clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and collaborative approach

Desirable

• Experience in travel, hospitality, or leisure industry
• Familiarity with ERP / accounting systems and reporting tools
• Knowledge of VAT and compliance in multi‑entity or cross‑border environments

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including :
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement with additional loyalty days
• Employee travel discounts
• Health and wellbeing support
• Optional electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Professional development and ongoing training