Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A local financial services provider in Gloucester seeks a Management Accountant to oversee the finance team and manage accurate financial reporting. The role requires a professional accountancy qualification and proficiency in Sage systems. You will handle daily operations, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial matters. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and significant holiday benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

31 days' holiday including bank and public holidays

Company pension scheme and life cover

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented finance professional with strong technical abilities.
• Experience managing a broad workload and leading a team.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficient in Sage 50

Proficient in Sage Payroll

Strong understanding of financial reporting

Strong knowledge of budgeting

Strong knowledge of forecasting

Confident working with Excel

Strong presentation skills

Highly organised

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA preferred)

Job description

About the Role

As the Management Accountant, you'll lead the day-to-day financial operations of a small finance team. Your focus will be on delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and supporting the leadership team with planning and forecasting activities.

Key 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)