Robert Half Finance & Accounting are excited to be exclusively partnering with a well‑established, fast‑growing business, who are on an exciting time of growth, change and development. The organisation is known for its strong leadership, ongoing investment in technology and finance capability, and a culture that genuinely encourages continuous improvement.
The finance team is respected across the business and plays a key role in shaping performance, supporting strategic decisions, and driving operational efficiency. For a newly‑qualified accountant, this is an exceptional environment to build technical strength while gaining real exposure to the commercial heartbeat of the business.
The Opportunity
As Senior Management Accountant, you will take full ownership of month‑end reporting and day‑to‑day financial control for a defined portfolio. Working closely with an experienced Financial Controller, you'll play a hands‑on role in delivering accurate financial insights, ensuring high‑quality controls, and supporting ongoing growth initiatives. It's a 50% "BAU" role and a 50% value add/ project / business partnering role.
This is a high‑visibility, broad position-ideal for someone newly qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) looking for a step up into a role that blends technical rigour with commercial exposure. It's a unique opportunity to deliver value-add from day 1, so if you consider yourself relatively entrepreneurial, then this one could be for you!
The salary on offer is up to £55,000 + benefits, hybrid working is supported from their Central Bristol office and you will be joining a highly progressive team working for a business which champions internal career development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts along with insightful supporting analysis
2. Prepare information for the annual audit and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
3. Assess the correct tax treatment of ad‑hoc or unusual transactions
4. Maintain and strengthen internal controls, reviewing procedures and ensuring consistent compliance
5. Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
6. Own monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial hygiene
7. Prepare VAT returns for designated entities
8. Review staff expense claims and ensure adherence to company policies
9. Manage customer and supplier rebate processes
10. Ensure supplier payments are made in line with agreed terms
11. Assist with cashflow management and short‑term forecasting
12. Prepare reporting schedules for group consolidation
13. Review and support the work of junior finance colleagues, providing guidance where needed
14. Contribute to ad‑hoc financial accounting projects led by the Financial Controller
About You
15. Newly qualified or recently qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
16. Strong technical grounding with the confidence to own end‑to‑end reporting
17. Experienced using modern accounting systems (any ERP considered)
18. Excellent Excel skills and an analytical mindset
19. Clear communicator with the ability to partner across the business
20. Self‑starter, comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment
Those looking to make their first move from practice are also invited to apply, we will largely be hiring on aptitude, drive and commercial acumen!