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Management Accountant

SJC Partners
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Bournemouth, Dorset BH89BJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Management Accountant position is based in Bournemouth and is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract role.
  • The successful candidate will lead a finance team and contribute to strategic decision-making through accurate financial reporting.
  • Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified accountants (ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience in producing management accounts and leading a finance team.
  • The role offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 and requires experience in VAT, reconciliations, and year-end processes.
  • Benefits include free onsite parking, health cash plans, gym memberships, and enhanced company pension.
Senior Management AccountantLocation: Bournemouth (On-Site)Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Reporting to: Head of Finance An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading not-for-profit organisation. This role offers the chance to lead a motivated team, and contribute to strategic decision-making through timely and accurate financial reporting.Role SummaryAs the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for leading a finance team in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reconciliations, and supporting audit processes. You'll oversee invoicing, payroll input, and financial controls, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The role also involves business partnering and preparing insight-led reports for senior leadership.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the timely production of accurate monthly management accounts
  • Lead a team covering accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Oversee the invoicing process, supplier payments, and cash management
  • Support payroll sign-off and ensure journals and accruals are correctly posted at month-end
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts and contribute to investment planning
  • Support budgeting and reforecasting cycles, providing commercial insights to leadership
  • Coordinate statutory audits and produce year-end account workbooks
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
  • Support capital programme reporting and VAT return submissions
  • Develop BI reporting tools to improve financial transparency for managers
  • Lead finance system improvements and automation projects
What We're Looking For
  • Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
  • Proven experience producing management accounts and leading a finance team
  • Solid understanding of VAT, reconciliations, and year-end processes
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with reporting/ERP systems (e.g., Xledger, Power BI)
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders
  • Process improvement mindset and proactive approach to system development
  • High attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Previous experience in a similar leadership role within finance
Benefits Include:
  • Free onsite parking
  • Health cash plan
  • Free gym membership
  • Birthday off as an extra day
  • Enhance company pension
  • Multiple discounts employee platform
 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with excellent values and step into a role offering both operational responsibility and strategic influence. You'll be joining a passionate team in a role that genuinely makes an impact on communities and services across the region.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.