Management Accountant

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