Management Accountant

• Annual Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 (depending on experience)
• Location: South Cumbria - Hybrid (c. 3 days per week on site)
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

An established and values-driven organisation operating across learning, development, and community services is seeking a Management Accountant to lead its day-to-day finance function and support strategic decision-making across a complex, multi-income business. This is a hands-on role with real influence, managing a small finance team and working closely with senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Reporting to the Head of Finance, take ownership of management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.
• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and cashflow reports.
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with budget holders.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Manage statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee VAT returns, payroll, and day-to-day cash management.
• Review and improve finance systems, processes, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards.
• Line manage and support two Finance Officers.
• Act as a senior finance contact across the organisation, including deputising when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience preparing management accounts and budgets.
• Strong Excel and data-handling skills.
• Experience managing finance ledgers and processes.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and natural leadership style.
• Qualified by experience (QBE) or equivalent.
• Desirable: Part-qualified or qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems.
• Exposure to charity, not-for-profit, or complex funding environments.
• People management experience.

Interested? Apply today