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An impactful festival organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial operations and guide budget holders. This role requires overseeing an annual budget of £6M+, producing monthly accounts, and presenting insights clearly. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified, have strong communication and organizational skills, and be excited about contributing to a mission-driven team. Applications are due by 31st January 2026.
Big Church Festival is a joyful, faith-filled, large-scale gathering that brings tens of thousands together each summer to celebrate Jesus, worship boldly and create memories that last a lifetime. With a £6M+ annual budget, a fast-growing audience and a mission expanding across the UK and beyond, we’re building a team that’s passionate, courageous and committed to excellence.
We’re looking for an experiencedManagement Accountantwho loves numbers, loves people, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where risk, faith and creativity shape the journey. You’ll sit at the heart of our operations, ensuring clarity, confidence and strong stewardship across the organisation.
You’ll lead the production of our management accounts, guide all budget-holders, and manage the relationship with our outsourced bookkeeping and finance agency so that financial information is always timely, accurate and well-understood.
If you want to bring your financial expertise into a team with heart, purpose and national impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts.
Work closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team, and Trustees on strategic financial decisions
Manage and monitor a£6M+ annual festival budget, including forecasting, cashflow and variance analysis
Support, guide and coach all budget-holders across the organisation
Present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues
Manage and oversee the relationship with any outsourced bookkeeping and finance agency
Ensure strong data flow, accurate coding, reconciliations and financial reporting
Lead year-end preparation and coordinate with auditors
Maintain internal financial controls and ensure ongoing compliance
Support scenario planning and financial risk modelling
Bring clarity and steadiness in fast-moving or uncertain moments
Contribute to a relational, faith-filled and healthy team culture
No annual leave can be taken during August or September, as this is our peak delivery and reconciliation period
Must be on-site for a minimum of 8 consecutive daysat the end of August for event operations and financial oversight
Provide hands-on financial monitoring and support during the festival delivery window
Qualified or part-qualified Management Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Experience managing or supporting budgets of£5M+, ideally in events, charity or entertainment sectors
Excellent communicator with a genuine love for people
Comfortable working with risk, uncertainty and evolving information
Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Able to explain financial information with clarity, patience and warmth
Confident leading others and supporting strong financial stewardship
Experienced in working with outsourced finance teams or agencies
A collaborative team player with humility and kindness
Excited about the heart, mission and ministry of Big Church Festival
Please submit:
Your CV
A covering letter and/or video outlining why you would like to join Big Church Festival and how your experience aligns with the role
Applications should be emailed to office@bigchurchfestival.com no later than 31st January 2026.
Please note: Big Church Festival reserves the right to close applications earlyshould the right candidate be identified before the deadline.
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