Management Accountant

St Elizabeths; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Finance Team. The role involves producing management accounts, financial analysis, and supporting budget holders for informed decisions. The ideal candidate has a recognised accounting qualification and strong Excel skills. The organization fosters a supportive culture and offers career development while making a real impact every day.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts with supporting analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial systems.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with insights.
• Maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and manage restricted fund balances.
• Support budget holder engagement and financial accountability.
• Contribute to year-end processes and external audits.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication with non-finance colleagues

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Management Accountant - Accountants and Contracts

Salary: £43,000-£48,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham (onsite)

A role where your financial expertise helps people live life to the full.

St Elizabeth's is a unique, values-driven charity set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. We support children, young people and adults living with epilepsy, learning disabilities and complex health needs - and everything we do is centred on helping each person live life to the full.

Our Finance Team plays a vital role in making this happen. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to join our friendly, collaborative, and high-performing team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be at the heart of our financial operations - delivering high-quality management accounts, insightful reporting and expert support that helps our leaders make sound, informed decisions.

If you want to use your talent in a place with purpose, this could be the perfect next step.

What you'll be doing

As our Management Accountant, you will:

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with meaningful insight and analysis.
• Maintain robust Balance Sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and maintain restricted fund balances.
• Prepare and apply pricing models, support contract negotiations, and manage debt recovery.
• Work closely with budget holders to strengthen financial understanding and accountability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.
• Contribute to year-end processes, external audits, and statutory reporting.
• Help drive improvements to our systems, reporting and financial controls.
• Collaborate with a brilliant Finance Team and wider operational colleagues.

Every day brings something different - but your work will always make a difference.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other CCAB body)
• Experience producing management accounts with supporting analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial systems
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and high attention to detail
• The ability to explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to accuracy and collaboration

Experience within a charity, education or health environment is helpful but not essential - we're far more interested in your potential, professionalism, and passion for working within a purpose-led organisation.

Why join St Elizabeth's?

When you join our Finance Team, you become part of something bigger. We offer:

• A warm, supportive, values-driven culture
• Beautiful working environment with free onsite parking
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• Career development and training opportunities
• The chance to be part of an organisation making a real impact every day.

Our values - Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful and Compassionate - are at the heart of who we are and how we work.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.