Management Accountant

Nxtgen Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team. In this role, you will take ownership of month-end reporting, provide insightful analysis, and partner with operational teams to influence business performance. Ideal candidates are part-qualified or fully qualified accountants with experience in a fast-paced SME environment. This opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact while developing your career within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience within a fast-paced SME environment, demonstrating a hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting.
• Partner with operational teams to explain financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Support year-end processes and audit preparation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

NXTGEN are delighted to be partnering with a thriving and well-established business to recruit a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team.

This Management Accountant role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of month‑end reporting, support key commercial decisions, and play an integral part in the company's continued growth. As Management Accountant, you'll work closely with both finance and operational teams, providing accurate financial information and insightful analysis that directly influences business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on within a collaborative SME environment, with the autonomy to make a real impact. It could also be a brilliant move for those looking to transition from practice into industry, offering the chance to gain broad exposure in a commercial setting.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments and journals
• Preparing and reviewing detailed balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial controls remain robust
• Delivering meaningful variance analysis and commentary to support strategic decision‑making
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting processes to provide visibility across the business
• Partnering with operational teams to explain financial performance, challenge assumptions, and provide insight
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting efficiency
• Supporting year‑end processes and audit preparation as required

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Part‑Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Bring experience gained within a fast‑paced SME environment, demonstrating a hands‑on and solutions‑focused approach
• Have strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
• Ideally have exposure to manufacturing or a product‑based environment, although this is not essential

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a stable, growing business in a visible Management Accountant role where you'll add real value and develop your career within a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

Salary offered is dependent on experience and qualifications