Group Management Accountant (FTC)

Bluefield; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves taking ownership of financial control for UK entities, supporting budget processes, and advocating for process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a CIMA/ACCA qualification and a strong proficiency in Excel, with a focus on delivering high-quality financial information. The position offers hybrid working options and the chance to contribute to a growing organization while collaborating with diverse teams. If you are passionate about finance and eager to drive change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience in finance.
• Experience in dynamic finance teams during growth phases.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of monthly accounting and financial control.
• Support annual budget setting and quarterly FP&A.
• Manage cash flow and supplier payments.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA

Excel

Power BI

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

CIMA/ACCA Certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant

Reports To: Group Financial Controller

Contract Length: 8 month fixed term contract, with the potential to extend.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• CIMA/ACCA with minimum 2 years post-qualified experience
• Previous experience working within dynamic finance teams and/or in organisations undergoing growth and rapid change
• High proficiency in Excel essential; Power BI desirable

Purpose of the Management Accountant:

Working collaboratively, the Group Management Accountant will demonstrate a high level of integrity and will be responsible for one or more of the Bluefield operational businesses in the UK and/or Europe. Within the Corporate Finance function, a proactive, hands-on approach is essential. The Group Management Accountant will become the knowledge expert for their area, providing excellent customer service and high-quality, timely information to stakeholders within the Bluefield Group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Take ownership of monthly accounting and financial control for one or more UK legal entities, including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and feeding into the Group reporting pack.
2. Support the Group Financial Controller with annual budget setting, quarterly FP&A, and business metrics for different entities.
3. Manage cash flow, including timely cash collection and supplier payments to meet quarterly targets.
4. Manage recharges and transfer pricing across the group, working with cross-entity accountants to ensure intercompany accounts are balanced.
5. Investigate and resolve unreconciled items in data sets.
6. Advocate for process improvement, challenging existing processes while maintaining control and adherence to business policies.
7. Prepare financial reports, including cost analysis and cost control measures.
8. Own the audit process for relevant entities, preparing schedules for year-end audit and statutory accounts.
9. Lead on operational business cases and KPI tracking.
10. Line management of finance assistants.
11. Maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with policies, GDPR, and UK legislation, especially concerning sensitive data such as CCTV footage or personal data.
12. Comply with all fire, health, and safety requirements, attending relevant training and following policies.
13. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by a Manager, Partner, or Director.

Interactions within the Bluefield Group:

• The Management Accountant acts as a key strategic business partner within the Corporate Finance team, responsible for driving change.
• Communicate effectively within the team and attend meetings as required.

Job Location:

Bristol Central with frequent UK travel. Hybrid working available.

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Flexible working options available.

Our Behaviours:

At Bluefield, our behaviours define our culture and guide our interactions:

Act Courageously:

• Push beyond comfort zones, speak up, share ideas, and stand up for beliefs.

Collaborate:

• Work together, support each other, and value diverse perspectives.

Empower:

• Take initiative, make decisions confidently, learn from mistakes, and build trust.

These behaviours—Act Courageously, Collaborate, Empower—are essential to delivering solutions.

Additional Information:

Bluefield Services Limited reserves the right to amend this job description as necessary. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, disabled persons, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.