Finance Manager - Management Accountant

Finance Manager/Management Accountant

Gloucestershire (commutable from Swindon and the M4 corridor)
Office-based initially moving to hyrbid

Morgan McKinley are working exclusively with a fast-growing business in Gloucestershire who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager into a broad, hands-on role.

This is a company that's genuinely on an upward trajectory. They're growing at pace, open to new ideas, and keen to bring in people who want to contribute rather than just "do the job". If you enjoy improving processes, getting involved in projects and being part of a business that's evolving, you'll fit in well here.

There's real scope to develop if you want it - but equally, they value people who simply take pride in owning their area and doing it well.

The Role

This is a varied Finance Manager position with full responsibility for producing the management accounts from start to finish, alongside supporting statutory reporting requirements.

Importantly, there's no staff management, this is about technical ownership, accountability and partnering with the wider business.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Preparing monthly management accounts end to end
  • Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Producing clear variance analysis and commentary
  • Cashflow reporting and forecasting
  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Working closely with budget holders across the business
  • Preparing statutory accounts and supporting the year-end audit
  • Getting involved in finance improvement projects as the business grows
It's a busy role with real breadth, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and being at the centre of the numbers.

What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience producing full management accounts
  • Experience preparing or supporting statutory accounts
  • Strong Excel skills (comfortable working with data and building reports)
  • Someone who's proactive, organised and comfortable working independently
  • Confident communicating with stakeholders outside of finance
Working Arrangements

You'll be office-based initially to really get under the skin of the business and build relationships. After that, hybrid working is available.

If you're looking for a well-rounded Finance Manager role in a growing business where you can genuinely make an impact, get in touch with Lucy at Morgan Mckinley for a confidential conversation.

, 0777 614 6634
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