Management Accountant
Summary: An experienced Management Accountant is sought for a 12-month fixed-term contract in North Bristol, focusing on operational finance within a manufacturing environment. The role involves producing management accounts, analyzing performance, and partnering with stakeholders to drive improvements. Candidates with both qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. The position offers hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of one day per week from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce monthly management accounts and support month and year-end close processes
- Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Provide detailed cost and variance analysis, investigating root causes and supporting corrective actions
- Partner with site leadership to improve financial and operational performance
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting policies and procedures
- Assist with audit requirements and reporting obligations
- Deliver accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making
- Contribute to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
- Manufacturing experience is essential
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights
- Experience of working with ERP systems
- Comfortable working independently while building strong relationships across the business
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will all be considered
Salary (Rate): £55,000 yearly
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Management Accountant
North Bristol, 12 month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity cover)
Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week from home, with flexibility for 2 days)
£45,000 - £55,000
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing business on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role offers exposure to operational finance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and would suit an accomplished management accountant who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, analysing performance, and driving continuous improvement. Applications are welcome from both qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts and support month and year-end close processes
- Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Provide detailed cost and variance analysis, investigating root causes and supporting corrective actions
- Partner with site leadership to improve financial and operational performance
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting policies and procedures
- Assist with audit requirements and reporting obligations
- Deliver accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making
- Contribute to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
About You
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
- Manufacturing experience is essential
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights
- Experience of working with ERP systems
- Comfortable working independently while building strong relationships across the business
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will all be considered
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