Management Accountant

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will influence financial performance across a vibrant portfolio of events and services. Your expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and analysis will support senior stakeholders in making informed financial decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step in their career. Join a collaborative team that values your insights and contributions!

Benefits

28 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays

Life cover and pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Gym & retail discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Fortnightly team lunches

Opportunities to work at major UK festivals

Qualifications

• Proven Management Accountant experience with strong Excel skills.
• Part or fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse management accounts, budgets & forecasts.
• Deliver clear financial reporting aligned with business goals.
• Drive process improvements and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Management Accountant experience

Excel skills

Communication with non-financial stakeholders

Analytical thinking

Sage 50 experience

Education

CIMA qualification

ACCA qualification

ACA qualification

Tools

Sage 50

EPOS

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant
Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 per annum
Location: Gloucester
Type: Full-time Office Based, Permanent

Our client is looking for a talented Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team and play a key role in driving financial performance across their exciting portfolio of events and services. Reporting directly to senior stakeholders, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality financial insights, shaping business strategy, and ensuring fiscal excellence.

As a Management Accountant, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, and analysis while supporting divisional leadership to make sound financial decisions. If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives on challenge and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
• Life cover, company pension scheme & employee assistance programme
• Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical & more + online GP access
• Gym & retail discounts
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Fortnightly team lunches, social events & opportunities to work at major UK festivals & sporting events

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse management accounts, budgets & forecasts
• Deliver clear financial reporting aligned with business goals
• Influence and support senior managers in financial decision-making
• Ensure strong fiscal controls, VAT returns & event P&L reviews
• Drive process improvements and ensure audit readiness

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Management Accountant experience with strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication with non-financial stakeholders
• Analytical thinker with a commercial mindset
• Experience with Sage 50 and EPOS (desirable)
• Part or fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred)

About You

• Tenacious, detail-driven, and proactive
• Resilient, positive, and thrives under pressure
• A collaborative team player with a flexible mindset

This is a brilliant opportunity for a forward-thinking Management Accountant ready to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced, vibrant environment. Apply now!

Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process- please let us know in your application how we can best support you.