Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £36,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, ex1 1qa |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4776010_1772544130 |
Summary
Your new company
A well‑established organisation in Devon is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their central finance team. Following internal progression within the department, this newly available role offers an excellent opportunity to step into a broad and influential finance position.The organisation operates in a values‑driven environment and offers a supportive culture, working closely with senior stakeholders and multiple operational teams.Your new role
As the Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting financial management across the organisation. This is a varied and hands‑on role where your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts
- Supporting annual budgeting and periodic forecasting
- Monitoring spend, analysing variances and providing insight to budget holders
- Supporting month‑end processes and year‑end schedules
- Maintaining accurate financial records across several cost centres
- Working with non‑finance colleagues to ensure financial information is understood and followed
- Assisting with audit preparation and compliance responsibilities
- Supporting wider finance projects as the organisation continues to develop
The role sits within a collaborative central team, offering broad exposure and the chance to build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders.What you'll need to succeed
This would suit either:⭐ A Management Accountant with existing experience, or⭐ An Assistant Management Accountant ready to take a clear step up.You will ideally have:
- AAT Level 4, or be part‑qualified CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent)
- Experience producing or assisting with management accounts
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow in the role
Candidates with experience in education, charity, public sector or multi‑entity environments are encouraged to apply, but this is not essential.What you'll get in return
- Excellent opportunity for progression and development
- Supportive team environment with strong leadership
- A role offering genuine ownership and visibility across the organisation
- Stable employer with a clear mission and purpose
- Full‑time, 37‑hour week
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and grow into a more senior management accounting role.What you need to do now
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