Accountant - 12 Months Fixed Term

ICAEW; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Group benefits

Job summary

Hays Accountancy & Finance is partnering with a well-established services business to recruit a dynamic Management Accountant based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This 12‑month fixed‑term contract reports to the Financial Controller and involves ownership of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting, and financial analysis.

Hybrid working is available after settling in. The role is open to part-qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or those qualified by experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands-on management accounting role.
• Part-qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience.
• Strong MS Excel skills and knowledge of multiple finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting/forecasting and cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close activities and VAT returns.
• Drive process/system improvements and assist with external audits.

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & growing services business within an interesting sector to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of growth and change, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. A varied & hands-on position taking ownership of management accounts preparation, balance sheet processes, budgetary/forecasting support, financial analysis through to oversight of transactional processes, along with process improvement projects. The position will offer remote/office hybrid working once settled in and is open to part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience Accountants, looking to really add value within a close-knit accounting function.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting support across the business, along with the analysis of financial performance to provide meaningful commentary on variances. You will assist with month-end/year-end close activities, prepare VAT returns, along with supporting cash flow forecasting. You will monitor costs across various service units, along with being involved in various process/system improvement projects to improve efficiencies. You will assist the Financial Controller with external audit requirements and other ad-hoc finance duties while supporting the oversight of all transactional processes. The position can be tailored around the right finance professional with your strengths being utilised.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this hands-on and varied Management Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Part-qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience, with key MS Excel skills, and knowledge of multiple finance systems. You will be a quick learner, adaptable to business needs, along with having strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. You will be used to managing workloads to meet deadlines, strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business with a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will be a team player and be comfortable working within a close-knit accounting team. Experience working within a small/medium-sized business and within the services sector, would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This Management Accountant role offers a salary between £40,000 - £48,000 per annum, dependable on experience for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Benefits include

• remote/office hybrid working once settled in
• a contributed pension scheme
• flexible start/finish times
• free parking provided on-site
• further group benefits