Management Accountant

Howett Thorpe; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Professional development

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Weybridge is seeking a Management Accountant to own a portfolio of not-for-profit clients, delivering outsourced finance support and a mix of management accounting and statutory accounts.

You will build trusted relationships, prepare monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and liaise with auditors, in a hybrid, flexible role with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of not-for-profit clients.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts.
• Deliver outsourced finance support and advisory services.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Liaise with external auditors as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel

Not-for-profit sector experience

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

If you're looking for a role where you can build genuine client relationships and see the impact of your work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation in the not-for-profit sector. You'll take ownership of your own portfolio of charities and other purpose-driven organisations, acting as a trusted advisor while delivering a broad range of accounting services. Combining management accounts, statutory accounts, and outsourced finance support, this is a varied role with plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to help organisations that make a real difference.

Job Title: Management Accountant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Weybridge

Salary: £45 000

Reference no: 16116

Management Accountant Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Varied client portfolio within the not-for-profit sector

Management Accountant About The Role

You will manage your own portfolio of not-for-profit clients, providing outsourced finance support and becoming their primary point of contact for day-to-day financial matters. The role combines management accounting, statutory accounts, and client advisory work, offering excellent variety and the opportunity to build long-term relationships while supporting organisations with meaningful social impact. Key responsibilities:

• Manage your own portfolio of not-for-profit clients
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts
• Deliver outsourced finance support and advisory services
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Act as the main point of contact for client queries
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors where required
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met across your portfolio
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and client reporting

The successful Management Accountant will have:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience
• Previous UK accountancy practice experience
• Strong management accounting experience
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Experience managing a client portfolio or building client relationships
• Exposure to outsourced finance services would be advantageous
• Experience working with not-for-profit organisations would be beneficial
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills
• Full right to work in the UK