Management Accountant / Junior Finance Manager
About the Business
This is a great opportunity to step into a Commercial Management Accountant role within a fast-growing tech business in North Bristol. It’s a newly created position that suits a proactive, hands-on accountant looking to broaden their experience and move their career forward. The organisation offers a positive, supportive culture, strong leadership to learn from, and a modern office environment as it continues to scale.
This is a varied, hands on Management Accountant / Junior Finance Manager, which includes:
- Lead the preparation of cost projections and overhead forecasts as part of quarterly updates and the annual planning cycle.
- Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations to uphold accuracy and strengthen internal controls.
- Manage the monthly financial close, ensuring all journals prepared by junior colleagues are reviewed, validated, and processed correctly.
- Provide financial modelling and analytical support for bids, proposals, and commercial opportunities.
- Produce periodic and year-end financial statements for several business units, maintaining consistency and compliance with reporting standards.
- Coordinate all aspects of the external audit, preparing required documentation and ensuring timelines are met.
- Assemble consolidated management reports and present them to senior leadership for decision-making.
- Carry out credit reviews and risk evaluations for customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee VAT return submissions and offer guidance on indirect tax compliance when needed.
- Compile data for corporate tax filings and work with external tax specialists to resolve technical matters.
- Review a range of tax-related and employee-related statutory submissions.
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, guiding their day-to-day work and supporting their professional development.
Location / Office / Culture
The position is based in a modern North Bristol office and follows a hybrid working pattern, typically with three days spent on site. The company is a well-established and growing tech business, offering a supportive culture with knowledgeable leaders and a collaborative finance team that’s continuing to expand. It’s an excellent environment for someone looking to progress their career within an innovative, people-centric organisation.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- ACCA or CIMA qualified or part qualified.
- Solid knowledge of management accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced ability in Excel.
- Able to perform well in a deadline-driven environment and manage competing priorities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering reliable financial outputs.
Why Join the Business
- Hybrid working pattern, typically 2–3 days per week in the office
- Contemporary, newly fitted workspace
- Strong prospects for career development and progression
- Supportive, experienced leadership team
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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