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Management Accountant

Location: Herefordshire – Hybrid working (office, site and home-based)

Salary: Up to £47,000

Benefits: Hybrid working, generous leave, pension scheme, professional development support

Our client, a leading public sector services organisation, is hiring a Management Accountant to deliver high-quality management accounting support across key service areas.

This role offers the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, strengthen financial performance and drive continuous improvement across a complex and diverse organisation.

What you’ll do

Lead the provision of management accounting support for allocated service areas

Oversee monthly budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis

Coordinate annual budget setting and final accounts processes

Support and guide finance colleagues to ensure quality and deadline adherence

Prepare year-end audit papers and statutory/government returns

You’ll work closely with senior finance leaders, heads of service and budget holders to provide robust financial insight, challenge assumptions and promote a strong corporate approach to resource management.

What we’re looking for

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)

Strong background in management accounts and budget forecasting

Experience supporting or mentoring finance colleagues

Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Strong technical knowledge of financial regulations and accounting practice

The ideal candidate will bring commercial awareness, attention to detail and a proactive mindset, thriving in a collaborative and performance-focused environment.

Why join?

Strategic, business-facing finance role

Opportunity to shape financial best practice

Hybrid and flexible working

Supportive and values-driven culture


Apply now to play a key role in strengthening financial performance across a high-impact public service environment