Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £47,000 – £53,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in office)

About the Role
We’re looking for a talented and driven Management Accountant to join our high-calibre finance team in Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your insights will directly influence business performance.
You’ll play a pivotal role in partnering with budget holders across the organisation, helping them understand their numbers and make informed decisions. We welcome candidates from any sector background who bring a strong business partnering mindset and a passion for adding value.

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles with key stakeholders
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance commentary
• Act as a trusted advisor to budget holders, driving financial accountability
• Support strategic planning and decision-making through data-driven insights
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Assist with year-end reporting and liaise with auditors

• CCAB qualified (essential) – ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA
• Proven experience in a management accounting or business partnering role
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems preferred
• Adaptable and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset

• Flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 days/week in Chelmsford office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Supportive, high-performing finance team
• Ongoing professional development and career progression