Management Accountant

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team in this broad and varied role, working with budget holders across the organisation. Alongside delivering management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, you’ll have the opportunity to support the financial planning of ENB’s touring p

Job Description

About the role

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team in this broad and varied role, working with budget holders across the organisation. Alongside delivering management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, you'll have the opportunity to support the financial planning of ENB's touring productions and projects whilst developing your business partnering skills and deputising for the Head of Management Accounting when needed.

This is a hands-on role for a part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent), or someone qualified by experience, with a track record in management accounting, who takes the initiative and wants their analysis to shape decisions. If that sounds like you, we'd be delighted to hear from you!

First-round interviews will be held w/c Monday 30th November, and second-round interviews will be held on Thursday 10th December.

Deadline for applications is Monday 23 November at 11:59pm.

About ENB

English National Ballet has been opening up the possibilities of ballet for over seventy-five years. We are a pioneering Company at the forefront of ballet's growth and evolution: celebrating tradition whilst forging innovation and developing the artform. English National Ballet is also a UK leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building dynamic partnerships and community programmes. We strive for artistic excellence and to share ballet with as many people as possible, across the UK and around the world.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff of all backgrounds can thrive and grow. We would particularly like to hear from black and global majority applicants and from applicants living with a disability or a long-term health condition, both groups which are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Job Requirements

Key Selection Criteria

- Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis and clear commentary.
- Strong analytical skills, using advanced Excel and sound judgement to turn financial information into clear insight and practical recommendations.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, taking ownership of the quality of your work before it is shared.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and succinctly to senior, non-finance managers.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders, offering constructive challenge and owning issues through to resolution.

Job Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities as Management Accountant will include:

- Supporting the Head of Management Accounting in providing a comprehensive management accounting and business partnering service to all department budget holders.
- Delivering accurate monthly and year end management accounts for all budget stakeholders and consolidated group management accounts, with a strong understanding of cost and income drivers and business priorities.
- Supporting effective budgeting and forecasting processes, with provision of financial modelling for touring productions and other projects.
- Turning financial information into actionable insight and advice, taking the initiative to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
- Working as a team with the wider Finance team to support work relating to year end statutory accounts and compliance, including Theatre Tax Relief.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Management Accountant
Salary: £40k-£50k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Dance
Role: Finance
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Management Accountant

Organisation: English National Ballet

Postcode: E14 0SY

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button, which redirects you to our application form.

For any reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected]. Deadline for applications is Monday 23 November at 11:59pm.

Contact name: HR Recruitment
Contact email: [email protected]

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About English National Ballet

English National Ballet (ENB) has been bringing world-class ballet and music to the widest possible audience for over seventy years. We are a pioneering Company at the forefront of ballet’s growth and evolution: celebrating tradition whilst striving to innovate and develop the artform. English National Ballet is committed to artistic excellence and to sharing ballet with as many people as possible, across the UK and around the world.

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