Management Accountant
CV-LibraryAmblesidepermanentPosted: 15 April 2026
Apply NowManagement Accountant - Ambleside - £40,000 to £43,000 + Benefits - Hybrid (3 days in the office / 2 at home)
Our client is a fantastic charity based in Ambleside that is looking to appoint to the role of Management Accountant. The role will lead the accounting function and provide high-quality financial insight that supports strategic decision-making.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll manage two experienced Finance Officers and take ownership of delivering accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts. This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leaders and non-finance colleagues, helping translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day accounting function and financial operations
Produce timely and accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, accounting, and taxation requirements
Provide financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making
Line manage and develop two Finance Officers
Review and improve financial systems, processes, and controls
About You
Essential:
Strong experience managing financial ledgers, systems, and processes
Proven track record in preparing management accounts and budgets
Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large datasets
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across all levels
Desirable:
Experience with Sage or similar accounting systemsackground in the charity or not-for-profit sector
Experience managing in-house payroll
Demonstrable people management experience
Our client is a fantastic charity based in Ambleside that is looking to appoint to the role of Management Accountant. The role will lead the accounting function and provide high-quality financial insight that supports strategic decision-making.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll manage two experienced Finance Officers and take ownership of delivering accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts. This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leaders and non-finance colleagues, helping translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day accounting function and financial operations
Produce timely and accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, accounting, and taxation requirements
Provide financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making
Line manage and develop two Finance Officers
Review and improve financial systems, processes, and controls
About You
Essential:
Strong experience managing financial ledgers, systems, and processes
Proven track record in preparing management accounts and budgets
Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large datasets
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across all levels
Desirable:
Experience with Sage or similar accounting systemsackground in the charity or not-for-profit sector
Experience managing in-house payroll
Demonstrable people management experience