Management Accountant (In-house)

Trinity Fire & Security Systems; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety specialist group in Exeter is seeking an experienced Inhouse Management Accountant for an 8-month fixed-term contract. You will support month-end reporting, financial forecasting, and budgeting in a hybrid working environment. Candidates must have relevant management accounting experience and strong Excel skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000 and a supportive professional team.

Benefits

23 days holiday, bank holidays

Vivup benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in inhouse management accounting or an experienced Assistant Accountant ready to step up.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail; accuracy is key.
• A positive proactive attitude and ability to quickly pick up new systems and processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced growing business.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end reporting, including preparation and review of journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to help them understand financial performance.
• Reviewing margins, costs and variances to ensure accuracy and control.
• Assisting with forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Helping to drive process improvements and ensure data integrity.

Job description

Inhouse Management Accountant (Fixed Term Contract up to 42000)

Location: Exeter or Abingdon (Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days home)

Contract: 8-month FTC (until June/July 2026)

We're looking for an experienced Inhouse Management Accountant to join our Fire Safety division on an 8-month fixed‑term contract providing cover while one of our team takes a well‑earned sabbatical to go travelling.

Working as part of a small close‑knit finance team (with support from a wider centralised group at Head Office) you'll play a key role in supporting the Business Finance Manager to deliver accurate, timely and meaningful financial reporting.

What you'll be doing

Supporting month‑end reporting, including preparation and review of journals, accruals and prepayments.

Partnering with operational stakeholders to help them understand financial performance.

Reviewing margins, costs and variances to ensure accuracy and control.

Assisting with forecasting and budgeting activities.

Helping to drive process improvements and ensure data integrity.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in inhouse management accounting (or an experienced Assistant Accountant ready to step up).
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail; accuracy is key.
• A positive proactive attitude and the ability to quickly pick up new systems and processes.
• Someone comfortable working in a fast‑paced growing business.

Who we are

We're part of PTSG, an award‑winning safety specialist group made up of 30 businesses and over 3300 employees across the UK. Our divisions cover Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, Access & Safety, Water Hygiene and Building Access & Specialist Services all focused on keeping people and buildings safe.

What's on offer

Salary: up to 42000 (depending on experience)

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Exeter or Abingdon)

23 days holiday, bank holidays

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This is a great opportunity to join a supportive professional team and gain valuable experience within a large successful group.