Management Accountant

Sanderson; 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. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance across an exciting portfolio of events and services. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, providing high-quality financial insights that shape business strategy. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on challenge and collaboration, ready to contribute to fiscal excellence in a fast-paced, vibrant environment. If you are detail-driven and resilient, this is a brilliant opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

28 days holiday allowance

Life cover

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Gym & retail discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Fortnightly team lunches

Social events

Opportunities to work at major UK festivals

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant with strong Excel skills.
• Part or fully qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred.

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.

Skills

Management Accountant experience

Excel skills

Communication with non-financial stakeholders

Analytical thinking

Experience with Sage 50

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Sage 50

EPOS

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 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!