Management Accountant

Old Mill; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mill is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to own monthly reporting, maintain robust financial records and support a multi-entity finance function. You will help drive process improvements, work closely with the team, and contribute to accurate reporting and compliance.

The role offers a collaborative environment, where attention to detail and timely delivery of information are highly valued, with opportunities to influence finance initiatives and projects across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified or nearing completion (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in management accounts.
• Strong month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience.
• Good understanding of financial controls and accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple entities.
• Post journals including accruals, prepayments, payroll and depreciation.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.
• Ensure data is accurate, complete and up to date; drive improvements.

Skills

Management accounting

Month-end close

Financial controls

Excel

Relationship building

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership, build strong relationships and be part of a supportive finance team?

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing finance function. This is a varied role that will see you working across multiple businesses, supporting the delivery of accurate monthly reporting and helping ensure the finance team continues to operate efficiently and effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the detail of management accounting but also wants to contribute ideas, improve processes and play an active role within a collaborative team.

The Opportunity

As Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month‑end activities across a number of entities.

Working closely with colleagues across the finance team, you'll help ensure reporting is delivered accurately and on time, whilst supporting a range of wider finance initiatives and projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting month‑end close activities
• Posting journals including accruals, prepayments, payroll and depreciation
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining supporting schedules
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Assisting with year‑end audit requirements and statutory reporting
• Ensuring financial data is accurate, complete and up to date
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
• Working closely with colleagues across finance to deliver high‑quality reporting

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with a practical and collaborative approach.

You'll be comfortable working to deadlines, enjoy getting into the detail and take pride in producing accurate, reliable financial information.

Ideally you'll have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or be nearing completion
• Experience preparing management accounts
• Strong month‑end and balance sheet reconciliation experienceGood understanding of financial controls and accounting principlesStrong Excel skillsExcellent attention to detailA proactive and organised approachThe ability to build positive working relationships across the businessExperience within a multi‑entity environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

  What You’ll Get

  You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team where people are encouraged to take ownership, share ideas and continue developing their skills.

  This is a role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to a growing business whilst working alongside experienced finance professionals.

  If you’re looking for your next challenge and enjoy being part of a team that genuinely works together, we’d love to hear from you.