Management Accountant

If you're looking for a role where you can build genuine client relationships and see the impact of your work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation in the not-for-profit sector. You'll take ownership of your own portfolio of charities and other purpose-driven organisations, acting as a trusted advisor while delivering a broad range of accounting services. Combining management accounts, statutory accounts, and outsourced finance support, this is a varied role with plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to help organisations that make a real difference.

Job Title: Management Accountant        

Job Type:         Permanent

Location:        Weybridge

Salary:                            £45,000 – 55,000

Reference no:             16116

Management Accountant– Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Friendly and supportive team environment

Varied client portfolio within the not-for-profit sector 

Management Accountant – About The Role

You will manage your own portfolio of not-for-profit clients, providing outsourced finance support and becoming their primary point of contact for day-to-day financial matters. The role combines management accounting, statutory accounts, and client advisory work, offering excellent variety and the opportunity to build long-term relationships while supporting organisations with meaningful social impact.  Key responsibilities:

Manage your own portfolio of not-for-profit clients

Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts

Prepare year-end statutory accounts

Deliver outsourced finance support and advisory services

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances

Act as the main point of contact for client queries

Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors where required

Ensure reporting deadlines are met across your portfolio

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and client reporting

The successful Management Accountant will have:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience

Previous UK accountancy practice experience

Strong management accounting experience

Experience preparing statutory accounts

Experience managing a client portfolio or building client relationships

Exposure to outsourced finance services would be advantageous

Experience working with not-for-profit organisations would be beneficial

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong Excel and accounting software skills

Full right to work in the UK

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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