Management Accountant

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Pay:

£40,000 to £48,000 per year,

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

05/08/2026

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & growing services business within an interesting sector to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant based in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of growth and change, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

A varied & hands‑on position taking ownership of management accounts preparation, balance sheet processes, budgeting/forecasting support, financial analysis through to oversight of transactional processes, along with process improvement projects.

The position will offer remote/office hybrid working once settled in and is open to part‑qualified/qualified or qualified by experience Accountants, looking to really add value within a close‑knit accounting function.

Preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting support across the business, and analysis of financial performance to provide meaningful commentary on variances.

Assistance with month‑end/year‑end close activities, preparing VAT returns, supporting cash flow forecasting and monitoring costs across various service units.

Involvement in process/system improvement projects to improve efficiencies and support the Financial Controller with external audit requirements and other ad‑hoc finance duties while overseeing all transactional processes.

A similar experience in a Management Accountant role.

Part‑qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience, with key MS Excel skills and knowledge of multiple finance systems.

Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, a quick learner, adaptable to business needs, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Experience working within a small/medium‑sized business and within the services sector is advantageous but not essential.

Salary between £40,000 – £48,000 per annum, dependable on experience. 12‑month fixed‑term contract based in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Benefits include remote/office hybrid working once settled in, a contributed pension scheme, flexible start/finish times, free parking provided on‑site, along with further group benefits.

This Management Accountant role offers an opportunity to influence the business during a period of change & growth in a broad & varied Management Accounting function.