Management Accountant

Hoople Ltd; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoople Ltd is seeking a Management Accountant to join their award-winning finance team in Hereford. The ideal candidate will have public sector finance experience, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to engage effectively with service managers to enhance strategic decision-making. This permanent role offers a supportive culture, opportunities for career growth, and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 after 5 years

Flexible benefits scheme with discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare plans

Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector finance is essential.
• Skilled in setting budgets and financial forecasting.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing employees effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage with budget managers to understand service needs.
• Provide accurate data that influences strategic decisions.
• Manage year-end deadlines and motivate team members.

Skills

Public Sector Finance

Budget Management

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Management Accountant

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Hereford (Hybrid)

Salary: Hoople Band E £36,759 - £46,288 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 3rd July 2025

Interview Date: 16th July 2025

Are you an accountant who thrives by engaging with budget managers to understand service needs and resolving challenges? Do you have a passion for providing accurate data that influences strategic decisions? We are looking for a management accountant with an eye for detail, experience in public sector finance, and the ability to engage with people to work in a dynamic and changing environment.

The role requires a management accountant with experience in setting budgets, forecasting, meeting year-end deadlines, managing and motivating employees, and providing financial analysis for service managers.

This role is part of an award-winning finance team, committed to high standards of excellence and innovative problem solving. The team encourages learning and development, fostering an environment for career growth and teamwork with a supportive culture.

Hoople offers 26 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service, along with an Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme. We also provide a flexible benefits scheme offering various discounts, the option to buy or sell annual leave, cycle-to-work scheme, and healthcare plans.

We welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria:

• Those who indicate they have a disability, as part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist, supporting the Armed Forces Covenant.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

NOTE: Applicants must apply online for this vacancy.

About Us

Our vision

To provide excellent business support services to the public sector and those who work with them.

Our mission

Creating and building trusted and sustainable relationships to deliver essential services for our key customers.

Our values

• Passion for improvement - Continuous development to deliver better services
• Customer focus - Satisfying and supporting our customers
• Professional integrity - Upholding technical expertise and values
• Mutual support - Encouraging teamwork and support for performance
• Ambition - Committed to delivering effective services to communities and individuals