Management Accountant

An established and growing owner-managed business in South Bristol is looking to appoint a fully qualified Management Accountant into a broad, high-impact role working directly with the CEO. This is a genuine end-to-end opportunity where you’ll take ownership of the entire finance function — delivering the numbers, the insight and the financial direction of the business. Far more than a traditional month-end role, you’ll act as the CEO’s financial sounding board, helping to shape commercial decisions while ensuring robust control, cashflow management and forward planning.

This position is ideally suited to a qualified accountant stepping into their first No.1 role , or an experienced SME finance professional who enjoys autonomy, visibility and breadth. The role As the standalone finance lead, you’ll be responsible for:
Producing monthly management accounts with meaningful analysis and commentary Leading the budgeting and forecasting process Full ownership of cashflow and working capital management Maintaining strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity Managing VAT, HMRC compliance, statutory accounts and the year-end audit Acting as the key contact for banks, auditors and external advisers Partnering with the CEO on performance, cost control, investment appraisal and strategic planning Delivering financial modelling and scenario analysis Improving processes, systems and reporting as the business grows About you Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong management accounting and month-end experience Able to operate in a hands-on, standalone capacity Experience in an SME / owner-managed business — or a clear desire to move into one Commercially aware, proactive and comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders Motivated by ownership, impact and the opportunity to progress to Finance Director

Why this role?

True No.1 finance position with real autonomy Direct access to an ambitious and engaged CEO Broad, commercially focused remit Clear and achievable progression as the business scales The chance to shape the future finance function