Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Our client is seeking a talented Management Accountant to support its continued growth across a dynamic, multi‑site environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys partnering with operational teams and influencing financial performance in a fast‑paced, service‑led business.

The role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, values collaboration, and wants to play a key part in shaping financial insight and operational decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

* Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for multiple sites

* Deliver clear variance analysis with insight into occupancy, revenue, costs, and profitability

* Support month‑end processes including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations

* Maintain strong financial integrity and alignment with Group reporting standards

Budgeting & Forecasting

* Support annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts across all divisions

* Work closely with General Managers and Operations to understand revenue drivers and cost pressures

* Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for pricing, new site openings, and investment decisions

Commercial & Operational Analysis

* Analyse revenue, occupancy, margins, and KPIs to identify performance opportunities

* Support commercial teams with pricing, renewals, and profitability analysis

* Provide actionable insight to drive efficiency, cost control, and service excellence

Business Partnering

* Build strong relationships with Operations, Sales, Client Experience, and Senior Leadership

* Present financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders

* Support the Finance Director with strategic initiatives, investment appraisals, and performance improvement projects

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

* Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

* Support continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting

* Contribute to automation and efficiency initiatives using technology

* Promote a culture of financial discipline and operational accountability

Skills & Experience

Essential

* Bright part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA preferred; CIMA considered)

* Strong experience in management accounting, financial analysis, and reporting

* Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills

* Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly

* High attention to detail with a proactive, problem‑solving approach

* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment

* Commercial mindset with the ability to identify revenue opportunities

Desirable

* Experience with ERP/finance systems (Net Suite, Dynamics, Xero)

* Exposure to budgeting and forecasting in multi‑entity or multi‑location businesses

Personal Attributes

* Commercially driven with a focus on adding value

* Confident communicator able to influence at all levels

* Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

* Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset

* Energetic, client‑focused, and aligned with a premium service ethos

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job