Management Accountant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Bristol-based firm is seeking a Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Key responsibilities include income reporting, budget preparation, and collaboration with FP&A. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in management and financial reporting, excellent Excel skills, and strong communication abilities. The role requires 3 days on site with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for role development

Employer of choice in Bristol

Qualifications

• Strong experience in management and financial reporting in a corporate environment.
• Proactive approach to improving processes.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FP&A to report income activity and adjustments.
• Drive automation to improve reporting efficiency.
• Produce ad-hoc reports for Commercial Finance.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Experience in management and financial reporting

Excellent Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Overview

Your new company
A large, well-known Bristol-based employer is looking to recruit a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner to join the business, initially on a 12-month FTC but with the possibility of being extended, or made permanent.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FP&A to report income activity, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Own income reporting and present performance updates, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive automation to improve reporting efficiency.
• Support stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis and queries.
• Deliver accurate budgets and forecasts for income lines.
• Lead finance system inputs for budgets and forecasts.
• Review actuals and forecasts regularly with FP&A.
• Produce ad-hoc reports for Commercial Finance and FP&A.
• Complete month-end processes, including journal postings.
• Prepare variance analysis and reporting packs.

What you\'ll need to succeed

We\'re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong experience in management and financial reporting within a fast-paced corporate environment. You\'ll be quick to understand complex group structures and demonstrate a proactive approach to improving processes in collaboration with wider Finance teams. A positive attitude, adaptability, and a readiness to take on challenges are key. You should have excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel (including lookups and pivot tables), and be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels are essential.

What you\'ll get in return

This is a great business with an employer of choice in a Central Bristol location. There are plenty of opportunities for the role to develop, but initially it is being offered as a 12-month FTC. 3 days per week on site, close to Temple Meads train station.

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