At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce financial reports, prepare management accounts, and analyse performance trends.
- Company: Join a well-established and growing business in Plymouth's finance team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, great benefits, parking, and CIMA/ACCA study support.
- Other info: The position allows for 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
- Why this job: This role offers broad exposure to management accounting and strategic decision-making.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 4 Qualified or Part-Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business that is seeking a Management Accountant / Reporting Accountant to join its Finance team in Plymouth. Reporting to the department lead, this is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified finance professional looking to take the next step in their career. The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, reconciliations, audit support, and business performance reporting. You'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely production of financial information that supports strategic decision-making across the business.
THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT / REPORTING ACCOUNTANT ROLE:
- Producing and distributing daily, weekly, and periodic sales and financial reports to support business decision-making
- Preparing, reviewing, and posting journals, accruals, and prepayments to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and associated reporting packs
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate supporting schedules
- Analysing financial data and performance trends to provide insight into business profitability
- Reconciling internal sales, intercompany, and holding accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
- Preparing tax-related information and supporting statutory and compliance reporting requirements
- Completing national statistics returns and other external surveys within required deadlines
- Providing meaningful financial analysis, reporting, and business intelligence to key stakeholders
- Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
- Supporting the year-end audit process and responding to auditor requests as required
- Producing ad-hoc financial reports, analysis, and management information to support business objectives
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
THE PERSON
- AAT Level 4 Qualified OR Part-Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or above.
- Must have experience in a Management Accountant or similar, such as a Reporting Accountant, ideally from a Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Distribution or Similar
- Strong experience in MI Analysis and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and balance sheet reconciliations
- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel (Confident with VLookups, SumIFs)
Management Accountant in Devon employer: Get Recruited (UK) Ltd
Located in Plymouth, this growing business offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including study support. The finance team is focused on enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency, making it an ideal environment for career growth.
