Management Accountant - Robertson Bell : Job Details

We are delighted to be recruiting a permanent Management Accountant for a large, ambitious public sector organisation. With multiple sites and a growing portfolio, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within an organisation recognised for delivering high-quality services, supporting communities, and sharing best practice. Finance is viewed here as a true partner to operational teams – not just a back-office function – and this role gives you the chance to make a real impact across multiple service areas, reporting into an extremely personable and ambitious CFO.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and timely budgets, management accounts, and forecasts
• Work closely with service managers and budget holders to support decision-making, contracts, and purchasing
• Contribute to the annual budget-setting process and longer-term financial planning
• Assist with audits, VAT returns, reconciliations, and statutory reporting
• Support the integration of new projects or service areas into the organisation, including staff training
• Build strong and trusted relationships with operational teams through regular engagement and visits

We are seeking someone who:

• Has proven experience in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Brings strong business partnering skills and can explain finance clearly to non-specialists
• Is confident in building relationships, managing competing priorities, and influencing senior stakeholders
• Ideally holds (or is working towards) AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, though experience is equally valued
• Is personable, proactive, resilient, and a strong team player with a positive approach

This role provides the opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team with regular attendance at the head office in Bath alongside access to excellent pension contributions, flexible working, strong CPD, study support, and career development. You will have a real chance to shape financial decision-making and make your mark across a growing public sector organisation.

Interviews are being held on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.