Management Accountant

Brocket Hall Estate; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate located in the UK is seeking a dedicated Management Accountant to lead the preparation and analysis of internal financial reporting. This hands-on role involves delivering accurate management accounts, variance analysis, and financial insights to support senior management in data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in management accounting, strong attention to detail, and exceptional skills in financial tools like Xero and Excel.

Benefits

Pension Plans

Work From Home

Training & Development

Brocket Hall staff benefits program

Complimentary use of golf and leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting.
• Experience in hospitality, leisure, property, or multi-entity environments is advantageous.
• Self-motivated and organised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct profitability and margin analysis.

Skills

Xero skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

As the dedicated Management Accountant at Brocket Hall, you will lead the preparation and analysis of internal financial reporting across all departments of the estate. You will support operational decision-making by delivering accurate management accounts, variance analysis, and business performance insight, while also managing essential day-to-day financial operations.

This is a hands-on, commercially-focused role combining financial reporting, budgeting, and control, supporting the senior team in making informed, data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with narrative analysis
• Monitor performance by department and project (golf, F&B, events) against budgets and forecasts
• Report on key financial metrics and cost drivers, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct regular profitability and margin analysis on services, events, and memberships
• Present clear financial insight to the senior management team
• Collaborate with heads of department to prepare and manage annual budgets
• Maintain rolling forecasts and provide variance explanations
• Support financial modelling for new initiatives and capital projects
• Manage day-to-day financial activities including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, and prepayments
• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial data in Xero
• Ensure month-end processes are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and assist with year-end accounts
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and finance policies
• Support VAT returns, statutory filings, and audit preparation as needed
• Help identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting
  
  
  

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a management accounting.
• Hospitality, leisure, property, or multi-entity environment experience is advantageous.
• Strong Xero skills essential; confident with Excel and financial modelling.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to liaise across operations, senior management.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to meet deadlines and work autonomously
  
  
  

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Enrolment in Brocket Hall staff benefits program
• Complimentary use of golf and leisure facilities