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Management Accountant - Accountants and ContractsSalary: £43,000-£48,000 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pmLocation: St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham (onsite)A role where your financial expertise helps people live life to the full.St Elizabeth’s is a unique, values-driven charity set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. We support children, young people and adults living with epilepsy, learning disabilities and complex health needs — and everything we do is centred on helping each person live life to the full.Our Finance Team plays a vital role in making this happen. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to join our friendly, collaborative, and high-performing team.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be at the heart of our financial operations — delivering high-quality management accounts, insightful reporting and expert support that helps our leaders make sound, informed decisions.If you want to use your talent in a place with purpose, this could be the perfect next step.What you’ll be doingAs our Management Accountant, you will:Produce accurate monthly management accounts with meaningful insight and analysis.Maintain robust Balance Sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.Prepare quarterly VAT returns and maintain restricted fund balances.Prepare and apply pricing models, support contract negotiations, and manage debt recovery.Work closely with budget holders to strengthen financial understanding and accountability.Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.Contribute to year-end processes, external audits, and statutory reporting.Help drive improvements to our systems, reporting and financial controls.Collaborate with a brilliant Finance Team and wider operational colleagues.Every day brings something different — but your work will always make a difference.About youWe’re looking for someone who brings:A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other CCAB body)Experience producing management accounts with supporting analysis.Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial systemsA proactive, solution-focused approach and high attention to detailThe ability to explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues.A positive attitude and a commitment to accuracy and collaborationExperience within a charity, education or health environment is helpful but not essential — we’re far more interested in your potential, professionalism, and passion for working within a purpose-led organisation.Why join St Elizabeth’s?When you join our Finance Team, you become part of something bigger. We offer:A warm, supportive, values-driven cultureBeautiful working environment with free onsite parkingGenerous holiday allowance and pension schemeCareer development and training opportunitiesThe chance to be part of an organisation making a real impact every day.Our values — Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful and Compassionate — are at the heart of who we are and how we work.Ready to apply?If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.#INDMGR