Management Accountant

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 06 Feb 2026

Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients within the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family‑run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders' own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures.

Driven by a commitment to customer‑first accounting, we've assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, Philippines and Dubai.

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant with a background in hospitality finance and strong Xero proficiency. This role is ideal for a finance professional who understands the unique challenges of the hospitality sector, from cost control to revenue analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing management accounts, financial reporting, and providing key insights to support business decisions.

• Strong experience in management accounting within the hospitality sector.
• Proficiency in Xero and Netsuite, with the ability to optimise its use in financial processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial data to non‑finance teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Analyse financial performance, providing insights on revenue, costs, and profitability.
• Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Monitor food, beverage, and operational costs, identifying areas for improvement.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Ensure compliance with UK VAT regulations, payroll, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Work closely with operational teams to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in the preparation of year‑end financial statements and audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with multi‑site hospitality businesses or franchise models.
• Knowledge of payroll, VAT, and hospitality‑specific financial reporting.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

• Membership on our Employee Recognition platform YuLife – with numerous free perks and access to counselling services and training providers.
• Ongoing career progression, training and support in gaining nationally recognised qualifications (including Education Scheme and ACCA Support).
• 30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service.
• Fun company socials and events.
• Flexible hybrid working model (2 days minimum in the office).
• Employee Assistance Programme and coaching for personal and professional development.
• Enhanced parental leave policy (subject to length of service requirements).
• Birthday leave – an additional day of leave to be taken on or around your Birthday.
• Mental Health Half Days – celebrating the power of ‘Me Time’.
• Annual Pay Reviews and Biannual Appraisals – career progression is everything!
• Perks and benefits on our HR platform Employment Hero.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients in the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family‑run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders' own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures. Driven by a commitment to customer‑first accounting, we've assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, US, Philippines, and Dubai.