Management Accountant

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy firm in Gloucestershire is looking for a Management Accountant to support a growing team. Responsibilities include preparation of monthly accounts, draft year-end accounts, and corporate tax support. The ideal candidate has previous accounting experience and an ACCA qualification. They offer a salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, flexible working, and various benefits including BUPA Healthcare and pension.

Benefits

BUPA Healthcare

28 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Company pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in both in-house and practice accounting.
• Strong communication skills to maintain client relationships.
• Technical accounting knowledge for providing support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ongoing monthly and quarterly management accounts for clients.
• Assist in preparing draft year-end statutory accounts.
• Provide corporate tax support and prepare VAT returns.
• Review management and statutory accounts for accuracy.
• Communicate regularly with clients to maintain relationships.

Skills

Previous accounts experience

Good Excel skills

Team player

Education

ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

Our excellent accountancy client local to Stroud is currently looking for a Management Accountant to join their friendly team on a permanent basis as they experience growth. The company provides regular accounting, monthly accounting, payroll, and tax services to a variety of clients from small sole traders through to international companies – with your role mainly supporting the latter.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of ongoing monthly and quarterly management accounts for clients, including variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, KPIs, and cashflow reporting.
• Preparation of draft year-end statutory accounts (non-audit) for review, including all reconciliations.
• Corporate tax support, including preparing corporation tax computations and assisting with CT600 filings.
• Preparation and review of VAT returns.
• Review of management and statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy and UK compliance.
• Providing technical accounting support to colleagues and internal contacts.
• Regular communication with clients via email, telephone, and occasional site visits, ensuring strong ongoing relationships.
• Project assistance in‑office and ad‑hoc supporting work including preparation of traditional accounts (ie incomplete records).

Key Attributes

• Previous accounts experience – either in‑house or practice side.
• ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Friendly, team player.
• Computer literate with good Excel skills.

Hours & Salary

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (part time 2/3/4 days per week may be available too). Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + benefits.

Benefits

• BUPA Healthcare (private medical insurance).
• 28 days holiday (increasing by 1 day per year).
• Flexibility on hours (Full or Part time/option to work 2/3/4 or 5 days per week).
• Company pension.
• Free parking available locally.