Management Accountant

Children's Hospice South West; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity is seeking a Management Accountant to shape financial strategy and support decision-making. The role involves preparing budgets and forecasts, producing management accounts, and collaborating with budget holders. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and be CIMA/CIPFA qualified. The organization offers a supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and generous holidays. Flexible hybrid working is available, making this a chance to make a real difference.

Benefits

33 days holiday entitlement

Enhanced sick pay scheme

7% employer pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Experience of working with budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and performance reports.
• Produce monthly management accounts and KPI reporting.
• Lead on restricted fund administration and investment analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent Excel skills

Collaborative communication

Proactive mindset

Education

CIMA or CIPFA qualified

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Xledger

Finance systems familiarity

Job description

Location: This role offers flexibility for the successful candidate to be based anywhere in the South-West. This is a Hybrid working role with the option of working predominately from home and attending the workplace (the hospice closest to your location - Charlton Farm (Bristol), Little Bridge House (Barnstaple), or Little Harbour (St Austell)) as required for meetings. There will also be a need for occasional travel to other hospice sites.

Salary: £41,837 - £47,849 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Hours: Full-time (part time hours may be considered for the right candidate, if applying for part time working please add this to your supporting statement)

Are you a finance professional looking for a role that combines technical expertise with real impact? Join us as a Management Accountant and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting decision-making at every level.

Why You Will Love This Role:

• Strategic Influence: Work closely with the Senior Management Team to prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and performance reports that drive organisational success.
• Variety & Challenge: From producing monthly management accounts and KPI reporting to leading on restricted fund administration and investment analysis, no two days are the same.
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships with budget holders, guiding them through financial principles and creating bespoke reporting solutions.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to act up as Head of Finance, contribute to statutory accounts, and develop innovative processes that enhance efficiency.

What We're Looking For:

• A accountancy professional (CIMA, CIPFA) with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. Consideration may be given for a part qualified accountant - in which case salary would be adjusted based on level of qualification.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems, experience of Xledger would be advantageous.
• A collaborative communicator who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• A positive and supportive team member who has the confidence and ability to use initiative.

What we offer:

• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference

How to Apply:

If you're ready to bring your financial acumen to a role that matters, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more please see the job description and person specification on this page. To arrange an informal chat about this role please call 01271 325270 or email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 25/01/2026

Interview Date: 04/02/2026

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314