Management Accountant

My client is a leading events caterer with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional food and live event experiences across a wide range of venues.

As the business continues to scale, they are looking to appoint an in-house Management Accountant as their first dedicated finance hire. This is a pivotal role offering real ownership and influence, reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys combining day-to-day delivery with commercial insight. You will take responsibility for building structure, improving reporting and embedding robust financial processes to support a fast-paced, operationally complex events business.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
• Monitor profitability, margins and cost control across events, venues and catering streams
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure statutory compliance including VAT returns, year-end accounts and liaison with external accountants
• Own and develop the in-house finance function, embedding strong controls and processes
• Manage the purchase order process and approval workflows
• Act as the senior point of contact for finance queries across the business
• Oversee freelancer approvals, timesheets and payment processes
• Maintain robust expense and company card controls with clear accountability
• Manage weekly and monthly payroll processes
• Oversee credit control, actively managing debtor balances and supporting strong cash collection

About You

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager
• Strong operational finance background with hands-on systems and process ownership
• Comfortable working closely with senior leaders and constructively challenging where required
• Experience managing relationships with external accountants and third-party providers
• Highly organised, commercially minded and solutions-focused
• Calm, credible and detail-driven with a proactive approach
• Studying towards or qualified in ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Experience with in catering, hospitality or events is advantageous

My client is happy to support candidates who are studying towards a professional qualification and can offer flexibility around working patterns, study time and exam leave where required.

To apply or find out more, submit your CV today or enquire in confidence.

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