Management Accountant

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Were looking for a Management Accountant who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability analytical excellence and an ownership mindset. This is a key role within our Finance function responsible for the accuracy integrity and compliance of our financial information. From statutory audit leadership to management reporting and continuous process improvement youll play a critical part in shaping the financial foundations that support Bluefields success.

What youll be doing

Management Reporting

Lead the delivery of monthly and quarterly management accounts including P&L balance sheet cashflow KPIs and dashboards.
Produce highquality variance analysis commentary and insight for senior leadership and Board reporting.
Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals budgets forecasts and reforecasting cycles.
Drive improvements in reporting tools and analytics to support faster clearer and more robust decision-making

Financial Accounting Month End & Quarter End Close

Own and lead the full monthly and quarterly close cycles ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
Prepare and review journals accruals prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain general ledger integrity and drive high standards of balance sheet governance.
Continuously enhance close processes to improve efficiency accuracy and control.

Audit & Statutory Compliance

Lead the annual statutory accounts preparation and coordinate the endtoend external audit process.
Act as the primary contact for external auditors ensuring a smooth and wellcontrolled audit experience.
Ensure compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and all regulatory standards.
Support the preparation and review of tax workings liaising with external tax advisors as required.
Strengthen internal controls financial policies and documentation.

Compliance Controls & Process Improvement

Oversee adherence to internal controls governance frameworks and process standards.
Identify and implement opportunities to optimise processes increase automation and enhance data integrity.
Contribute to system improvements and accounting/reporting tool development.
Support broader risk management and compliance activities.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support

Build strong relationships across functional teams to embed financial discipline and improve data quality.
Provide technical accounting guidance in a clear accessible way.
Communicate financial information confidently to both finance and nonfinance stakeholders.

Leadership

Lead support and develop team members fostering a culture of accountability accuracy and continuous improvement.
Oversee workload planning and ensure highquality delivery across core financial accounting activities.

What youll bring

Fully qualified accountant
Experience in financial accounting statutory reporting and external audit coordination.
Ability to lead and support a team with a collaborative and empowering leadership style.
Strong analytical capability and excellent Excel skills; confident working with data and building insights.
Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/UK GAAP) and comfort with tax processes.
High integrity attention to detail and a commitment to robust control.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge and refine processes.

We aim to have a workforce that is representative of all sections of our society where you can act true to yourself and where you feel a sense of belonging in Bluefield.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce.

These include women those from Black Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds disabled people and LGBTQIA people.