ROLE: Management Accountant
LOCATION: Bristol, BS16 7FG
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 08:30am-17:00pm (1 Hour lunch break unpaid)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional looking to make a significant contribution within a growing business.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation and ownership of the management accounts process
- Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Month-end customer invoice reporting
- Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory compliance obligations
- Monthly analytical reporting and variance analysis
- Stock reconciliation
- Assist with ongoing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis, projects and business improvement initiatives
- Providing cover for other team members, including both sale and purchase ledger activities
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret financial information and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
About You:
- You hold an appropriate accounting or finance qualification for the role (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or equivalent) or are qualified by significant relevant experience.
- You are commercially aware and enjoy using financial information to support business decisions.
- You are self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- You take ownership of your work and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- You have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- You are confident building strong working relationships across all levels of the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol BS16 7FG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please could you provide a brief overview of why you are interested in the role?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
