Management Accountant

White Horse Employment; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting agency in Trowbridge is looking for a Senior Finance Recruiter to join the finance team as a Management Accountant. This role involves taking ownership of financial reporting and team development in a fast-paced commercial environment. The ideal candidate will be experienced in management accounts, possess strong financial controls knowledge, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven accountant ready to lead and support a progressive organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing management accounts and leading finance teams.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and VAT.
• Previous experience in a multi-site or fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate management accounts and reports for senior leadership.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and audit preparation.
• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance.
• Develop the accounts team while supporting their growth.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Skills

Management accounts production

Financial controls

Confident communication

Team leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA

Job description

Senior Finance Recruiter – Management Accountant

We’re delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation to appoint a Management Accountant to join the finance function at one of their key sites in Trowbridge.

It is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting, controls, and team development within a fast-paced, commercial environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful financial support to senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate, timely management accounts and reports for senior leadership.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and audit preparation.
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes, and compliance standards.
• Manage and develop the accounts team, supporting their ongoing performance and growth.
• Oversee cash handling, intercompany transactions, and banking processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and provide clear financial guidance.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

About You:

• Experienced in producing management accounts and leading small finance teams.
• AAT qualified or equivalent (part-qualified CIMA/ACCA desirable).
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and VAT.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Previous experience in a multi‑site or fast‑moving commercial environment would be advantageous.

Job Details:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

This is a great opportunity for a driven accountant to combine hands‑on reporting with leadership responsibilities in a supportive, progressive organisation.