Management Accountant

Location – Nr Stroud

Salary – £41,000

Hours – Full time (hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 days at home)

Are you a skilled finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector? We’re seeking a Management Accountant to lead our Finance team and ensure the smooth running of financial operations across the organisation.

About the Role

As Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely management accounts, supporting financial decision-making, and ensuring compliance with charity-specific financial regulations. You’ll work closely with your line manager to analyse financial performance and drive process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day to day line management and oversee workload allocation within the Finance team.
• Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure in line with charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice).
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant charity legislation.
• Ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of VAT returns and Payroll and associated taxes.
• Have oversight of monthly payroll.
• Monitor Restricted and Unrestricted funds, ensuring appropriate allocation and reporting.
• Work with the income generation teams to provide information, support grant applications and facilitate reporting to donors.
• Support line manager in the implementation of process improvements to increase operational efficiency
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with line manager.
• Liaise with external auditors and be principal contact for the audit fieldwork.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes 33 days holiday, increasing with service to a maximum of 38 days per annum, life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, access to discounts through National Discount Schemes, long service awards, the option to join our company pension scheme and a truly fabulous working environment.

If you would to arrange a visit or have an informal chat, then please contact jobs@longfield.org.uk.

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Closing date: 9am, Friday 24 th October 2025

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals