Management Accountant in Bedford

Management Accountant in Bedford

Bedford Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Robert Walters

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Own month-end reporting and provide insights on performance and financial metrics.
  • Company: Join a growing international business undergoing transformation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, private medical, enhanced pension, and hybrid working.
  • Other info: Opportunity to improve finance processes and work closely with the Financial Controller.
  • Why this job: Gain visibility and responsibility while developing your finance career in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Newly qualified or finalist-level CIMA, ACCA or ACA with management accounting experience.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing international business at a key point of transformation.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of month-end reporting while providing insight across margin, inventory, working capital and performance.

With a finance restructure underway and further growth anticipated, this is a role offering genuine visibility, responsibility and development potential.

What you'll do

Own the month-end process, including management accounts, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting.

Provide meaningful commentary on performance, variances, costs and margins.

Support budgeting, forecasting and monthly business reviews.

Monitor working capital and cash flow.

Maintain strong financial controls and reconciliations, supporting audit and compliance requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and reporting.

Work closely with the Financial Controller and wider business to turn financial data into actionable insight.

What you'll bring

Newly qualified or finalist-level CIMA, ACCA or ACA.

At least 2 years' experience in management accounting, financial analysis or financial control.

A commercially minded approach, with the confidence to question numbers and understand the drivers behind performance.

Strong analytical skills.

Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/financial systems.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across finance and non-finance teams.

Most importantly, the appetite to take ownership, develop and progress within a growing finance function.

Package & working pattern

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, plus bonus, private medical & enhanced pension.

Genuine scope to develop alongside a finance function undergoing significant change and growth.

Hybrid: 4 days a week on site.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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Management Accountant in Bedford employer: Robert Walters

Join a leading organisation in the UK property and infrastructure sector as a Legal Director - Construction and Development, where you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a unique chance to influence major projects while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. Located in Cheshire, you will benefit from a vibrant community and access to a wealth of resources in the construction and development field.

Robert Walters

Contact Details:

Robert Walters Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Management Accountant in Bedford

Management Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Control
Month-End Reporting
P&L Reconciliation
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Cash Flow Reporting