Management Accountant

First Base; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Gloucester is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial data analysis, prepare financial statements, and support budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or part-qualified, with proven experience in management accounting. Proficiency in accounting software like Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills are essential. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Verify financial data from other departments, including sales invoicing and cost reporting.
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, including attending budget meetings.
• Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors.

Skills

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified

Proven experience in a similar management accounting role

Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting tools

Advanced Excel skills

Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire

Hours: Full time Monday to Friday

Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities of a Management Accountant:

• Verify financial data from other departments, including sales invoicing and cost reporting
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register
• Manage and maintain the HP schedule
• Complete financial reconciliation of stock
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and maintain full supporting schedules
• Manage recharge of inter-departmental costs
• Report on income, expenditure, profit margins, and hire utilisation
• Analyse and report on variances and anomalies
• Collate and report departmental performance metrics
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, including attending budget meetings with heads of department and collating the budget model
• Undertake quarterly forecast updates
• Analyse performance versus budget and forecast, providing clear insights
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Assist with day-to-day cash management
• Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Oversee reconciliation of company credit cards and fuel cards
• Provide financial support for strategic projects and business cases
• Support the development of ledger staff

Key Skills of a Management Accountant:

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar management accounting role
• Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities