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Management Accountant

Job details
Posting date: 17 September 2025
Salary: £48,000 to £52,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 October 2025
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1XP
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Travail Employment Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 16487_1758123004

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Summary

Management Accountant (Full-Time)

Location: Onsite - Cheltenham
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000

A successful and growing independent company based in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join its friendly and fast-paced team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a supportive business environment that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As the Management Accountant, you'll lead the day-to-day financial operations of a small finance team. Your focus will be on delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and supporting the leadership team with planning and forecasting activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and support the daily operations of the finance team

  • Manage the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting reconciliations

  • Complete and review weekly bank reconciliations, resolving any issues promptly

  • Produce regular cash flow forecasts and maintain rolling financial projections

  • Ensure FCA-related reconciliations and reporting are accurate and compliant

  • Review internal compliance processes for thoroughness and quality

  • Coordinate audit preparation and maintain strong financial controls

  • Process monthly payroll through Sage Payroll

  • Lead the annual budgeting cycle and provide support to department heads

  • Oversee credit control processes and manage insurance-related payments

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional with strong technical abilities and a collaborative mindset. You'll be comfortable managing a broad workload, leading a team, and clearly communicating financial insights across the business.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA preferred)

  • Proficient in Sage 50 and Sage Payroll

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

  • Confident working with Excel for data analysis and reporting

  • Able to present complex financial information in a clear, accessible way

  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines

  • Committed to maintaining integrity and accuracy in all financial matters

Desirable:

  • Working knowledge of FCA regulations, especially regarding client funds

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary: £48,000 - £50,000

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

  • 31 days' holiday including bank and public holidays

  • Company pension scheme and life cover (after qualifying period)

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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