Management Accountant

In a project-led media and events business, finance needs to do more than close the month. It needs to explain performance clearly, keep cost control practical, and help teams make decisions with confidence. This organisation is continuing to build its reporting capability as it grows, and is now seeking a Management Accountant to strengthen management reporting, planning, and commercial insight across the business.

The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Management Accountant will take ownership of monthly management accounts and support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The role works closely with departmental leads, helping translate financial information into clear insight for non-finance stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting

Analyse performance and variances against budgets and forecasts, providing clear commentary and recommendations

Monitor and control costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement

Support annual budgeting and forecasting, working with department heads to build realistic plans

Conduct regular financial reviews with budget holders to support performance against targets

Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior stakeholders, highlighting trends and key drivers

Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements

Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives, providing financial input and insight as required

Candidate Profile

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within media, events, or a project-led environment

Strong understanding of core accounting principles and reporting standards

Advanced Excel capability and confidence using accounting systems

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to solve problems and interpret performance data

Clear communicator, able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders

Detail-focused and comfortable working under pressure in a deadline-driven setting