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 experienced Management Accountant who 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 days at 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 early should the right candidate be identified before the deadline.
Big Church Festival began as a dream and a hope that one day, people from all walks of life would gather in one place to celebrate our shared faith, raise our voices in worship and experience the joy of being part of something much bigger than ourselves.
We wanted to create something that felt a little like heaven on earth. A place where music would lift us, community would ground us, and joy would spill over like confetti! We imagined colour, creativity, laughter and worship all wrapped up in one glorious weekend.
From the very beginning, it’s been about Jesus. And it’s been about all of us together. Families and friends. Churches and communities. Artists and volunteers. People who’ve never been to a Christian event before and people who’ve been to loads. Everyone is welcome.
Over the years, we’ve seen Big Church grow into something hard to put into words (but we’ll try!). It’s a celebration, a worship party, a family gathering and a kind of modern pilgrimage as thousands travel from near and far, carrying tents, kids, stories and songs.
For one glorious weekend, the beautiful rolling hills of the Wiston estate become an open-air temple filled with our thanksgiving, prayers, wonder and praise. And we never stop being amazed at what God does here.