Management Accountant

The Company:Our client is a successful subsidiary of a long established, privately owned British multi-national manufacturing Group headquartered in the UK with operations in the UK, North America, Mexico, China and Malaysia.The £5m turnover Bristol subsidiary is the clear market leader in its field with an enviable reputation for technical excellence and innovation and has enjoyed significant year on year growth.The Job:Reporting directly to the MD in Bristol, this c ommercially focused role would offer you the opportunity to take full responsibility for reporting procedures, producing a broad range of monthly management accounts, maintaining strong financial controls, budget and forecasting processes, business performance analysis and helping to drive continuous improvement across finance related activity.Preparing accurate monthly management accounts and business reporting including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.Maintain strong financial controls and ensure audit readiness.Preparing accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.Month-end and year-end journals, closures & annual audit.Managing financial records, bank reconciliations, and reinforcing debtor and creditor control.Processing Wages (fortnightly) and Salaries (monthly) & monthly pension submissions.Ensure HMRC compliance - VAT regulations and statutory reporting obligations.Maintain the fixed assets register and process monthly depreciation journals.This role would suit someone able to assume responsibility and lead from the front. It is not a trainee or finance assistant position.The Person:We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with a practical, hands-on approach. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment and enjoy high visibility.CIMA or ACCA qualification.At least four years post qualifying experience - ideally gained within a manufacturing or engineering environment.Proven experience of producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts.Strong balance sheet reconciliation, budgeting and forecasting experience.Exposure to ERP systems ideally SysproA strong understanding of VAT and HMRC compliance requirements.Positive analytical skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage and develop a small team (of four).TPBN1_UKTJ