Management Accountant

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join an established and growing business based in Taunton.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a varied role covering management accounts, reporting, reconciliations and wider financial accounting. You'll work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, providing accurate financial information and useful insight to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide meaningful financial insight.
• Produce sales, margin and cost reports.
• Post monthly journals, including prepayments and accruals.
• Maintain a fully reconciled balance sheet, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Manage the fixed asset register and ensure depreciation is accurately recorded.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in line with agreed timetables.
• Reconcile customer rebates and prepare agents' commission workings.
• Prepare VAT returns for review.
• Complete general accounting and financial reports as required.
• Liaise with and support external auditors when required.
• Provide wider support to the finance team and contribute to statutory reporting requirements.

About You

We're looking for someone who is analytical, organised and commercially aware, with the ability to work accurately across a varied finance function.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• CIMA or ACCA part-qualified status, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using Sage - essential.
• A positive, flexible approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant looking for a varied position within an established finance team, with the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Manager and wider business.

If you're based in Taunton or the surrounding area and are considering your next move, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Rob at Butler Rose for more information.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.