Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Location:

Herefordshire - Hybrid working (office, site and home-based)

Salary:
Up to £47,000

Benefits:
Hybrid working, generous leave, pension scheme, professional development support

Our client, a leading public sector services organisation, is hiring a Management Accountant to deliver high-quality management accounting support across key service areas.

This role offers the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, strengthen financial performance and drive continuous improvement across a complex and diverse organisation.

What you'll do

• Lead the provision of management accounting support for allocated service areas
• Oversee monthly budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis
• Coordinate annual budget setting and final accounts processes
• Support and guide finance colleagues to ensure quality and deadline adherence
• Prepare year-end audit papers and statutory/government returns

You'll work closely with senior finance leaders, heads of service and budget holders to provide robust financial insight, challenge assumptions and promote a strong corporate approach to resource management.

What we're looking for

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
• Strong background in management accounts and budget forecasting
• Experience supporting or mentoring finance colleagues
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong technical knowledge of financial regulations and accounting practice

The ideal candidate will bring commercial awareness, attention to detail and a proactive mindset, thriving in a collaborative and performance-focused environment.

Why join?

• Strategic, business-facing finance role
• Opportunity to shape financial best practice
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Supportive and values-driven culture

Apply now to play a key role in strengthening financial performance across a high-impact public service environment.