Greenhouse Sports is pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Management Accountant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly created role following an exciting period of change. Their mission is to deliver intensive sports coaching and mentoring to help develop young people from disadvantaged communities.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Team by preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis, budget holder reports, and statutory accounts. They will also contribute to finance projects, including the development of new budget holder reporting and process improvements.
The organisation:
Greenhouse Sports is an organisation dedicated to providing sports coaching and mentoring to young people impacted by poverty. Since its foundation in 2002, Greenhouse Sports has continually expanded its reach, fuelled by the support of donors and partners who believe in the value of creating opportunities for young people to succeed. Their approach combines sports coaching with mentoring, giving young people the life skills they need to lead happy and healthy lives and act as a positive social influence both at school and beyond.
As Greenhouse continues to grow, it remains committed to its mission of providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise be left behind. By addressing both the physical and mental aspects of youth development, the organisation helps young people unlock their potential and prepares them for a better future.
The key duties of the Management Accountant will be as follows:
- Complete the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Play a key role in the production of the statutory accounts including notes and reconciliations.
- Own the preparation of the newly created budget holder reports ensuring that reporting is complete and accurate.
- Monitor actual spending vs budget by providing a variance analysis for monthly budget holder reports.
- Extract relevant data from Xledger and prepare reporting for internal stakeholders.
- Work with a continuous improvement mindset to identify efficiencies in existing processes.
- Support other members of the finance team when required to complete tasks.
The successful candidate will have:
- A recognised professional qualification or be part qualified studying towards becoming qualified.
- Demonstrable experience of having worked in a management accounts capacity.
- Ideally, working knowledge of Charity SORP, but candidates without this are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- An enthusiastic and confident personality, with a key eye for detail.
The closing date for applications is on Sunday 22nd February, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 2nd March. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV ASAP to make sure you don t miss out.
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About the role
Working at equation means being part of a dynamic and passionate team, dedicated to creating a world free from domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.
Join Equation’s dedicated and highly skilled Children and Young People (CYP) team, a passionate and experienced group committed to creating safer futures for young people affected by domestic abuse. As CYP Service Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role—guiding a motivated and enthusiastic team, driving service innovation, and ensuring our work continues to make a powerful and lasting impact across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
Working closely with the Head of Service, you will help shape strategic direction, develop high-quality practice, build strong partnerships and champion the voices of children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established, impactful team and contribute to real, positive change in local communities.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality services for children and young people. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who brings positivity, compassion and a solution-focused approach to everyday challenges. You will value collaboration, support others to achieve their best, and be able to make clear, child-centred decisions in a fast-paced environment.
You will contribute:
- Strong and confident leadership that motivates and supports an experienced and dedicated team
- A calm, professional approach to managing complex and challenging situations
- A commitment to equality, inclusion and amplifying the voices of young people
- A proactive mindset that drives improvement, innovation and excellent practice across the CYP workstream
How to apply
- Applications can be made via our recruitment portal.
- CVs cannot be accepted.
Closing date
- 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th March 2026.
Location
- Hybrid working with 2 days in our Nottingham office
Salary
- £31,484.01 pa FTE, £25,527.58 actual salary for part time hours
Hours
- 30 hours per week, fixed term until 31 July 2027
Safeguarding
Equation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the past five years, and completion of our safeguarding disclosure questionnaire.
This post involves regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.
Equation operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination, bullying, harassment or exploitation. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where everyone we work with feels protected and able to speak up if they have concerns.
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