Management Accountant in Bridgwater

Management Accountant Bridgwater (Fully Office-based) | Full-Time – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm | Permanent RK Bell Group is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to take responsibility for the month-end process and management reporting. The role will provide accurate financial information and analysis to support senior management and operational decision-making. The RK Bell Group is a third-generation, 85-year-old, family-run infrastructure business based in Bridgwater. Services include Civil Engineering, Highways, Surfacing, Plant, Transport & Haulage, and Waste & Recycling. Key Responsibilities & Main Duties Month-End Close & Financial Reporting * Lead the end-to-end month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L control. * Produce monthly management reporting packs, variance analysis, financial commentary, and core KPIs. Project Costing, WIP & Commercial Analysis * Maintain and update WIP schedules, analyse project margins, and monitor overall contract profitability. * Monitor plant utilisation, operational costs, and internal charge-out rates to identify performance and margin improvements. Planning, Budgeting & Cashflow Management * Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic rolling forecasts. * Maintain and update short- and medium-term cash flow models, tracking variances and flagging potential working capital risks. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Decision Support * Partner with senior leadership and operational department heads to provide clear financial insight and interpretation of figures. * Develop, monitor, and deliver actionable operational and commercial KPIs. Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness * Strengthen financial governance, maintain internal controls, and improve core finance workflows to mitigate business risk. * Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies, preparing audit-ready documentation and acting as a primary liaison during year-end audits. Transactional Oversight & Finance Administration * Oversee purchase and sales ledger workflows, including review of invoice coding, supplier dispute resolution, and aged-debt collections. * Maintain finance trackers and documentation, supporting colleagues across the wider business with general financial queries. About You / Required Skills & Competencies * Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA currently studying or having completed ACCA Applied Skills exams, or CIMA Management level) * Technical accounting knowledge * Advanced Excel * Accuracy and attention to detail * Clear communication skills and ability to communicate across the business * Problem-solving skills * Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK What We Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package (including life insurance) * Support towards professional qualifications * Supportive and collaborative team environment Interested in taking the next step in your career? No agencies please