Management Accountant

Management Accountant | £50,000 - £60,000 | Bristol | On site| Full Time Robert Half is delighted to be supporting Seabank Power Limited in the search for a qualified Management Accountant.

The Company

Seabank operates one of the UK's largest gas fired power stations, supplying reliable electricity to millions of homes and businesses across the country. As a key part of the UK's energy infrastructure, the business plays an essential role in keeping the UK's power network running efficiently and has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, innovation and reliability.

A financially stable and well established organisation, Seabank is known for investing in its people and creating a collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and build long-term careers. With excellent staff retention and a genuine focus on professional development, it's a business where people are supported to grow and make a real impact. This opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion, reflecting Seabank's commitment to developing talent from within.

The Role

Joining a small but highly experienced finance team, you'll take on a broad and varied Management Accountant position with exposure across all aspects of the finance function. You'll be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, statutory reporting, year end accounts, audits and long term financial planning, while also working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, wants to broaden their technical accounting experience and is looking to develop their career within a stable, supportive organisation. If you're ambitious, proactive and eager to learn, Seabank will provide the exposure, responsibility and support to help you continue progressing your career.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reports, including

Accruals and prepayments

Cash analysis

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Balance sheet reconciliations

Variance analysis

Fixed asset register

Produce two sets of monthly management accounts and present financial information to senior stakeholders.

Prepare quarterly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.

Support cash flow management and financial planning.

Assist with the preparation of year end statutory accounts and annual audit.

Liaise with external auditors, and shareholders as well as members of the wider internal team

Support the preparation of the 5-year business plan, including annual budgeting and forecasting.

Prepare quarterly VAT and Climate Change Levy returns.

Prepare Corporation Tax payments.

Coordinate monthly stock takes and process stock adjustments.

Produce ad hoc reports and returns for the parent companies.

Support the Purchase Ledger function.

Prepare monthly customer sales invoices.

Support month end reporting, producing approximately ten management reports.

Help drive continuous improvements within the finance function as systems continue to evolve.

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, hands on and enjoys taking ownership of their work.

Essential Skills & Experience

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified (or finalist with relevant experience).

Strong experience producing management accounts.

Good understanding of UK GAAP.

Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with complex spreadsheets.

Experience preparing financial reports and presenting financial information.

Confident working autonomously while also being a collaborative team player.

Full UK driving licence and vehicle.

Personal Attributes

Ambitious and eager to learn.

Comfortable getting involved in all areas of finance.

Good communication skills.

Happy to work additional hours during busy periods when required (paid at time and a half).

Honest, approachable and enjoys working within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

37-hour working week.

Core hours of 10:00am-2:00pm (with flexibility around start and finish times as work allows).

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each year of service to 27 days after 2 years.

Annual salary review.

Annual performance bonus (up to 15% of salary and overtime hours).

Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly salary rate.

Long-term bonus scheme.

Excellent pension contributions, including enhanced contributions on overtime and annual bonus.

Optional private medical insurance.

Gym membership contribution.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Optional Electric Car Scheme following a years' service.

Free electric vehicle charging facilities.

Free site parking.

Social events for staff, partners and family.

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