Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We’re looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team, you'll collaborate across departments and engage in business partnering with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Board (Exec). You'll report into the Management Accounting Manager and play an essential role in the change process as the organisation moves towards more business partnering, enabling greater flexibility and innovation. In a smaller business like ours, your work will have a visible, direct impact on the bottom line. Your responsibilities will go beyond producing reports and evaluations, as you'll also participate in audits, processes, and strategic planning. What You’ll Do Assist in producing monthly management accounts for UK, international, and Group entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Contribute to affiliate accounting work, focusing on revenue recognition and understanding the accounting implications Manage month-end tasks, such as posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation, while conducting P&L reviews Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy, and identifying any omissions Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and inventory records Collaborate with the Finance Planning and Analysis team regularly to prepare for month-end, facilitating knowledge sharing across departments Address queries from the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) teams, offering assistance or directing queries to the appropriate person as needed Support year-end processes, including audits, reporting, Group VAT returns, and weekly cash flow forecasts What You’ll Bring ACCA or CIMA qualification, showcasing your expertise in accounting and financial management Natural leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage effectively in a manager’s absence, ensuring the team remains focused and supported while being a team player who listens and is mindful of others’ needs Proven success in process improvement, using a collaborative approach to identify and implement efficiencies that enhance business performance while ensuring the right outcomes for the business and the team Experience in mentoring and developing talent, with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where listening and consideration of others are key Strong communication and influencing skills, engaging confidently with the Exec and SLT, with the ability to offer constructive feedback on strategy, always acting with integrity Experience in management accounts, ideally within a fast-paced international group finance function, balancing the demands of multiple stakeholders while fostering teamwork Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, demonstrating resilience and exceptional time management while maintaining a focus on teamwork and shared goals Keen attention to detail and strong data management skills, with intermediate Excel expertise to handle large data sets with accuracy, ensuring the best outcomes for the team and business Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we’re genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are. We promote hybrid working, but we value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices. How regular and in which office location depends on the role and team. We don't offer remote-only roles. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks) Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) #LI-Hybrid Remote Status: hybridLocation 1Charnwood Edge Business ParkCossingtonLeicesterLE7 4UZUnited KingdomLocation 2 *(if applicable)
