Management Accountant; part time

Management Accountant (part time)

Near Tiverton

£40,000 pro rata – 4 days per week

The Management Accountant will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management information across a small group of businesses. The role supports strategic and operational decision-making by delivering insightful financial analysis, improving financial controls, and working closely with business owners and operational managers.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical accounting skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple entities.

• Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
• Prepare monthly management accounts for each business within the group
• Produce consolidated group management reports where required
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Investigate and explain variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts and monitor performance
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, investment, and cost‑control decisions
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts
• Support credit control and supplier payment processes
• Assist with year‑end accounts preparation and audit process
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and advisors
• Work closely with business owners and managers to explain financial results

• Essential to have proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally within an SME or multi‑entity environment
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
• Good understanding of balance sheets, cash flow, and financial controls
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Experience with accounting software – Quick Books would be desirable.

You will be working in a close‑knit finance function and report into the Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to have autonomy in your daily duties and add real value to a business.

Due to the location your own transport is advisable.

The role is available on 4 days per week (or 5 shorter days). Initially office based but moving to one day working from home if desired. Remote is not considered.

For more information please contact Debbie Wicks at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on  or apply with a full and relevant CV to  The role is available for interview on short notice.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.