Job Title: Qualified Management Accountant
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – until 31.03.2028
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Location: Full-time, Monday to Friday (hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days in the office)
Company Description
Rubicon Leisure Ltd is dedicated to inspiring the communities of Redditch to live healthier and happier lives. Focused on delivering exceptional service, the company prioritizes enhancing the well‑being of local residents through quality leisure activities and initiatives. With a commitment to making a positive impact, Rubicon Leisure Ltd fosters an environment where health, happiness, and community well‑being take centre stage. Join a team that values excellence and community connection.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented fully Qualified Management Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) to join our finance team on a fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2028, providing maternity cover and additional support. The role will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving improvements in financial processes. The successful candidate will be hands‑on, proactive, and able to work independently on complex reconciliations, legacy issues and process enhancements. This role is ideal for a self‑motivated, organised professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities listed below are indicative and not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake other ad hoc tasks for the business as needed.
* Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
* Produce detailed financial reports, including P&L accounts, variance analysis, and balance sheet summaries.
* Provide commentary and analysis to support management decision‑making.
* Lead and coordinate the annual budget setting process across the organisation.
Month‑End & Financial Controls
* Lead the month‑end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
* Ensure all reconciliations are accurate and completed on time.
* Identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
* Take ownership of credit card coding, ensuring all receipts are submitted and VAT is correctly accounted for.
Balance Sheet & Reconciliations
* Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Reconcile bank accounts and suspense accounts, resolving outstanding items.
* Monitor receipts in progress to ensure correct posting and clearance.
Income & System Reconciliations
* Manage income reconciliations and ensure all income records are complete and accurate.
* Identify and escalatЕ any system issues affecting financial reporting.
VAT & Compliance
* Assist prepare VAT returns and carry out data checks and reconciliations.
* Support the business with any VAT queries.
* Review transactions for correct VAT treatment; knowledge of partial exemption is desirable.
* Support VAT compliance and related processes.
Financial Operations & Projects
* Support projects such as Direct Debit implementations, ensuring accurate processing and reconciliation.
* Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to resolve outstanding balances.
* Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency.
* Provide any compliance documents to stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of operations.
* Perform all finance related tasks including intercompany reconciliations, suspense account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
* Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure all reconciliations are complete and accurate.
* Take an active role in any finance related projects, supporting improvements and process implementations.
Audit & Governance
* Lead internal and external audit processes, including preparing audit file, documentation and responding to queries.
* Maintain accurate financial documentation and supporting evidence.
Process Improvement & Ad‑Hoc Support
* Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and controls.
* Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
Skills & Experience Required
* Fully qualified Management accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
* Minimum 2‑4 years experience in an accounting/finance role.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve complex discrepancies.
* Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, data analysis, and complex formulas.
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with finance and non‑finance colleagues.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Practical knowledge of VAT principles (partial exemption knowledge desirable).
* Right to work in the UK.
* Experience in leisure, hospitality or service‑based industries with multiple income streams.
* Experience in month‑end reporting cycles and financial controls.
* Understanding of VAT in mixed supply environments.
* Experience using TechOne.
Personal Attributes
* Proactive, solutions‑focused and hands‑on approach.
* Comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving finance environment.
* Strong collaborator with a positive, process‑improvement mindset.
* Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please get in touch or speak to Jaisy (jaisy.joy@rubiconleisure.co.uk).
Rubicon reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time once a suitable pool of candidates has been established. Interviews are ongoing. This vacancy is advertised across multiple platforms.
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