Assistant Management Accountant

SPX; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions firm in Bristol seeks a finance professional to lead its Accounts Payable and Receivable teams. The role involves month-end closing, compliance, and transactional finance leadership. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of VAT rules. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to competitive insurance plans

Educational assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of varied accounting experience.
• Proven experience in AR and AP, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience working to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close including reconciliations, journals, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Manage and develop the AR and AP teams.

Skills

Accounting experience

Leadership skills

Knowledge of VAT rules

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Overview

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

Note: This section describes the organization and the role within SPX Technologies.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused finance professional to lead our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams and provide key support to the UK Finance Controller. This role combines month-end, compliance, and process improvement with transactional finance leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Management accounts & Reporting
  • Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations, journals, and reporting.
  • Provide accurate AR/AP, tax, and statutory reporting data for management and external purposes.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and other ad-hoc financial analysis.
  • Manage fixed asset register and perform timely asset verification.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and compliance.
• VAT, Tax, Statutory & Audit Compliance
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
  • Ensure all VAT transactions are accurately recorded and supported.
  • Assist with corporation tax reporting and liaise with external advisors when required.
  • Support the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards and filing deadlines.
  • Act as a key contact during internal and external audits, preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor queries.
• Transactional Finance Leadership
  • Manage and develop the AR and AP teams, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to deadlines.
  • Oversee customer invoicing, credit control, supplier payments, and reconciliation processes.
  • Maintain strong internal controls across transactional finance.
• Staff Expenses & Other duties
  • Oversee processing of staff expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and HMRC rules.
  • Ensure timely reimbursement and correct accounting treatment of expenses.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years of varied accounting experience
• Experience of working to strict deadlines
• Proven experience in AR and AP, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of VAT rules and experience preparing VAT returns.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA), AAT qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience with wider tax reporting beyond VAT.
• Experience in supporting internal and external audits.
• Experience driving process improvements within a finance function.

Travel & Working Environment

• Hybrid work environment
• Working hours: 37hrs a week

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

Why you should join us

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
• Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.