Management Accountant

Big Church Festival; Rustington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent faith-based organization in Rustington seeks a Management Accountant to oversee financial operations. The role involves producing management accounts, managing a £6M+ budget, and ensuring financial compliance and clarity across teams. Candidates should be qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with experience in the charity or events sector. This position requires excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach in a faith-filled environment. Passion for the organization's mission is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified Management Accountant.
• Experience managing budgets of £5M+, ideally in events or charity.
• Able to explain financial information clearly and patiently.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Work on strategic financial decisions with leadership.
• Manage a £6M+ annual budget including forecasts.
• Present financial information clearly.
• Lead year-end preparation and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Financial oversight

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification

Job description

About Big Church Festival

Big Church Festival is a joyful, faith-filled, large-scale gathering that brings tens of thousands together each summer to celebrate Jesus, worship boldly and create memories that last a lifetime. With a £6M+ annual budget, a fast-growing audience and a mission expanding across the UK and beyond, we’re building a team that’s passionate, courageous and committed to excellence.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Management Accountant who loves numbers, loves people, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where risk, faith and creativity shape the journey. You’ll sit at the heart of our operations, ensuring clarity, confidence and strong stewardship across the organisation.

You’ll lead the production of our management accounts, guide all budget-holders, and manage the relationship with our outsourced bookkeeping and finance agency so that financial information is always timely, accurate and well-understood.

If you want to bring your financial expertise into a team with heart, purpose and national impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts.
• Work closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team, and Trustees on strategic financial decisions.
• Manage and monitor a £6M+ annual festival budget, including forecasting, cashflow and variance analysis.
• Support, guide and coach all budget-holders across the organisation.
• Present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Manage and oversee the relationship with any outsourced bookkeeping and finance agency.
• Ensure strong data flow, accurate coding, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Lead year-end preparation and coordinate with auditors.
• Maintain internal financial controls and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support scenario planning and financial risk modelling.
• Bring clarity and steadiness in fast-moving or uncertain moments.
• Contribute to a relational, faith-filled and healthy team culture.

Annual Event Requirements

• No annual leave can be taken during August or September, as this is our peak delivery and reconciliation period.
• Must be on-site for a minimum of 8 consecutive days at the end of August for event operations and financial oversight.
• Provide hands‑on financial monitoring and support during the festival delivery window.

About You

• Qualified or part‑qualified Management Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience managing or supporting budgets of £5M+, ideally in events, charity or entertainment sectors.
• Excellent communicator with a genuine love for people.
• Comfortable working with risk, uncertainty and evolving information.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to explain financial information with clarity, patience and warmth.
• Confident leading others and supporting strong financial stewardship.
• Experienced in working with outsourced finance teams or agencies.
• A collaborative team player with humility and kindness.
• Excited about the heart, mission and ministry of Big Church Festival.

Ready to apply?

Please submit: Your CV

A covering letter and / or video outlining why you would like to join Big Church Festival and how your experience aligns with the role.

Please note: Big Church Festival reserves the right to close applications early should the right candidate be identified before the deadline.