Senior Management Accountant
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Job Introduction
Senior Management Accountant
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Draycott House, Bristol / Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Interview dates: 1st and 2nd July 2026
At Brandon, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live life in the way they choose. As a leading learning disability charity, we're looking for a talented and motivated Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team and help drive financial excellence across the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified accountant or finalist to play a key role in ensuring the quality, accuracy and integrity of Brandon's financial information while supporting strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
About the Role
As Senior Management Accountant, you'll lead the Management Accounting function, oversee core financial ledgers and ensure robust financial controls are in place. Working closely with Finance Business Partners, the Income Team and senior stakeholders, you'll provide high-quality financial reporting, performance insight and expert financial guidance across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the month-end process and ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Producing monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and performance reports
• Overseeing key financial ledgers including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Cashbooks, Fixed Assets and General Ledger
• Leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Supporting managers with financial analysis, insight and decision-making
• Driving process improvements, automation and digital transformation within finance
• Supporting audit preparation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• Line managing and developing the Management Accountant and supporting the wider finance team
About You
We're looking for a proactive and collaborative finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills.
You'll have:
• Full accountancy qualification (or be a finalist nearing qualification)
• Significant experience in management accounting, financial reporting and financial control
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Experience of improving processes and implementing efficiencies
• The ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Brandon?
At Brandon, you'll be part of an organisation that genuinely changes lives. You'll join a supportive and values-led team where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for the people we support.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your application as soon as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Interview dates will be held on 1st and 2nd July 2026.