At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to produce financial reports and support strategic decision-making.
- Company: A well-established and growing business in Plymouth with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, great benefits, parking, and CIMA/ACCA study support.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Take your finance career to the next level with broad exposure and impactful work.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with management accounting experience.
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
- AAT Level 4 Qualified OR Part‑Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or above.
- Must have experience in a Management Accountant or similar role, such as a Reporting Accountant, ideally from 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 & Pivot Tables).
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ideally experience of working with ERP Systems, such as SAP, D365 / Business Central, or similar.
- Any experience of Budgeting, Forecasting and Audit prep would be an advantage.
To be considered for this Management Accountant / Reporting Accountant opportunity, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Management Accountant in Plymouth employer: GetRecruited UK Ltd
Join a well-established and growing business in Plymouth as a Management Accountant, where you will benefit from a competitive salary, great benefits including parking, and CIMA/ACCA study support. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth and development, providing you with the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to meaningful financial decision-making within the company. With a flexible working arrangement of four days in the office and one day at home, this role offers an excellent work-life balance in a vibrant location.
