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Management Accountant Role - 9 Months Fixed Term - Based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire - PE Backed Tech Group

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing private equity‑backed technology group to recruit a dynamic & hands‑on Management Accountant for a 9‑month fixed‑term contract based in their Gloucester, Gloucestershire site. This is a growth opportunity joining the management accounting team to support during a period of rapid growth and transformation. The role will involve the preparation of management accounts, providing detailed commentary to aid the understanding of the numbers and variance analysis.

The role will require working with various stakeholders across the group to understand business expectations against budgets and forecasts. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified, part‑qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience. A great opportunity in a fast‑paced role aiding a business experiencing rapid growth.

• Completion of month‑end reporting by carrying out appropriate accounting adjustments, analysis and understanding of the figures.
• Accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income.
• Completing management information packs with detailed analysis and commentary to explain variances.
• Ensuring the information processed in the accounts is accurate and advising the Ledger Manager of any problems.
• Providing financial reports, identifying opportunities for cost‑saving efficiencies, constant review of processes/controls, and being involved in various process/system improvement projects.
• Supporting various internal meetings with Senior Finance Management to aid further growth of the business along with ad‑hoc duties to support the management accounting team.

• Experience in a similar position.
• Sound accounting knowledge of month‑end processes including accruals, prepayments & accrued/deferred income.
• Ability to manage workloads to meet deadlines, strong MS Excel skills, knowledge of various accounting systems.
• Confident communication, ability to build internal relationships across the business.
• A logical thinker with good problem‑solving skills, self‑motivated, proactive approach, team player who can use own initiative.
• Qualifications:
  
  AAT qualified, CIMA/ACCA/ACA part‑qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience with in a services‑led business or the technology sector, small/medium‑sized business experience, knowledge of Net Suite & Power BI advantageous but not essential.

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire over a 9‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Benefits: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off, generous contributed pension scheme, free daily breakfast/lunch with on‑site canteen, holiday buy/sell scheme, access to mental health support, parking on‑site & further group benefits.