Management Accountant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Yate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a driven Management Accountant to join a finance team in North Bristol. You'll manage financial data integrity, prepare reports, and support decision-making. Ideal candidates will have 3 years of experience, preferably in Manufacturing or FMCG, and be part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Management Accountant role.
• Experience in Manufacturing or FMCG is ideal.
• Familiar with SOX compliance beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements including forecasts and budgets.
• Perform inventory reconciliations for raw materials and finished goods.
• Support capital expenditure requests and operational spend monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Assist across other finance functions as required.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified (CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven and detail-focused finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're currently seeking a Management Accountant to join our clients finance team at their North Bristol site. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business, offering hands-on involvement across a wide range of finance functions.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Preparing periodic financial statements, including forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis
• Inventory reconciliations: raw materials, finished goods & WIP
• Standard cost reviews and intercompany reconciliations
• Supporting capital expenditure requests (Capex) and monitoring operational spend (Opex)
• Providing financial insight to departmental managers to support planning and performance
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, SOX regulations, and audit requirements
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations via Blackline
• Assisting across other finance functions including AP, AR, payroll and bank processes as required

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified (CIMA/ACCA) - or QBE with relevant experience
• Experienced (minimum 3 years) in a Management Accountant role, ideally within Manufacturing or FMCG
• A confident communicator with excellent Excel and financial systems skills
• Highly organised, analytical and proactive in resolving issues and meeting deadlines
• Familiar with SOX compliance (beneficial but not essential)
• Flexible, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a wider team

Desirable but not essential

• Experience with payroll
• Prior involvement in internal/external audits

What We Offer

• Onsite working at our North Bristol facility
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work across a variety of finance areas, adding depth to your experience
• Free onsite parking
• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Company benefits including pension scheme and holiday allowance