Management Accountant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting practice in Gloucester is seeking a Management Accountant to produce management accounts for a varied portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will have AAT level or be part qualified in ACCA, providing essential financial planning and analysis. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000, generous holiday, and study support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual holiday

Pension scheme

Study support for ACCA qualification

Friendly office culture

Qualifications

• Must have AAT level or be part qualified in ACCA.
• Experience in outsourced finance teams in practice is preferred.
• Confident communicator with excellent phone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Produce management and statutory accounts for diverse clients.
• Provide financial planning and liaise directly with clients.
• Deliver variance analysis and performance commentary.

Skills

Financial planning

Client relationship management

Financial analysis

Cloud accounting software

Education

AAT level or Part qualified ACCA

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Office-based (Gloucester)

Salary: £42,000 per annum DOE

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

About the Firm: We are working with a well-established, family-orientated accountancy practice who offer a comprehensive support across all areas of accounting, including bookkeeping, tax and VAT returns, tax planning, auditing, and payroll. The client base ranges from sole traders to multi-million-pound corporations, reflecting the breadth and depth of the company\'s expertise.

Role Overview: The role supports the growing advisory department by delivering management accounts (monthly and quarterly) for a varied portfolio of local clients, including those in the agricultural and mechanical sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a client-facing role, producing accurate and timely financial reports and can provide meaningful financial analysis that drives business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Produce management and statutory accounts for a diverse client base.
• Financial planning and to liaise directly with clients, providing advice and support as needed.
• Financial analysis providing variance analysis and performance commentary to help clients with decision making and performance.
• Cross Practice collaboration, maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts throughout the year to ensure a smooth efficient year-end process.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting.
• Software & Systems expertise to use and support clients with cloud accounting software, as well as reporting software. Leverage the reporting tools to create tailored financial reports and forecasts that provide meaningful insights aligned with each clients' business needs.
• Client relationship management aiming to build strong and long-term relationships with clients, providing value through accurate and timely reporting, coupled with strong financial analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £38,000 to £42,000.
• 25 days annual holiday.
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice.
• 2x death in service benefit.
• Employer would offer study support for ACCA qualification (practice and industry backgrounds considered).
• Friendly, family-orientated office culture.

Ideal Candidate

• AAT level, ACCA level, Part qualified or qualified - employer would also consider someone qualified by experience (study support available)
• Previous experience in an outsourced finance team in practice.
• Confident communicator with excellent phone etiquette.
• Conversational, energetic, and able to build strong client relationships.
• Team player who brings positivity and enthusiasm to the workplace.