Management Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Management Accountant to join our clients Finance team in Hereford with a hybrid work arrangement. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality financial management services, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Working closely with senior leaders, budget holders, and strategic finance colleagues, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial planning, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting across allocated service areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the provision of financial information and services in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee and develop a small team, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards consistently achieved.
• Act as the main point of contact for finance and budget matters within allocated service areas.
• Deliver accurate and timely budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial advice.
• Coordinate monthly budget forecasting processes and provide robust, evidence-based analysis of variances.
• Support detailed budget setting and year-end final accounts processes, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with agreed timetables.
• Prepare and complete government and statistical returns as required.
• Promote continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with budget holders, strategic advisors, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage team performance, conduct 1:1s and annual reviews, and identify training and development needs.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of balance sheet codes and adherence to financial regulations and accounting standards.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Significant experience within a financial and accounting environment.
• Experience managing and supervising staff, motivating teams to deliver high standards.
• Proven ability to streamline processes and maximise the use of accountancy systems.
• Strong experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across directorates and partner organisations.
• A flexible, team-focused approach.
• Experience using Unit 4 Business World (desirable).

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or nearly qualified.
• Commitment to ongoing professional and leadership development.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary package (£36,000 – £46,000).
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team within a supportive finance function.
• Involvement in strategic financial planning and service improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

All candidates will be assessed against the person specification and must demonstrate their ability to meet the essential criteria.

If you are a motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we would be keen to hear from you.