Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Bristol

Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite)

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Full Time

Permanent

40 Hours per Week

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a growing business in Bristol. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in providing high-quality financial information, supporting business decision-making, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement across a finance function.

The Role

As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring finance processes operate efficiently and effectively.

Your responsibilities will include

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

Prepare monthly management accounts within agreed reporting deadlines

Provide insightful commentary and variance analysis against budget and prior periods

Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts

Act as the key contact for external auditors during the annual audit process

Prepare monthly VAT returns for review and submission

Management Information & Analysis

Produce high-quality management information to support informed decision-making

Analyse financial performance and identify key trends and risks

Investigate and explain variances against budget and forecast

Respond to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from stakeholders

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes

Maintain and monitor short-term cash flow forecasts

Assist with financial modelling and planning assumptions

Identify emerging trends and financial risks to support business planning

Payroll, Accounts Payable & Receivable

Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable function

Oversee monthly payroll processing and ensure accuracy

Manage Accounts Receivable activities and cash collection processes

Handle supplier and finance-related queries through to resolution

Support effective cash flow management and working capital control

Stock & Margin Reporting

Oversee monthly stock reconciliations

Calculate and analyse gross margins

Investigate stock variances and discrepancies

Provide meaningful commentary to support business understanding

Process Improvement & Controls

Help develop and maintain a strong financial control environment

Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies

Ensure financial records are accurate, secure, and well maintained

Support the continued growth and development of finance systems and procedures

Essential

AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience

Previous experience operating at Management Accountant level

Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Experience using Sage, Xero, or similar accounting systems

Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines

Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Advanced Excel skills

Experience within a healthcare, pharmacy, regulated, or fast-paced operational environment

Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes