Summary: The Management Accountant role at Gleeds LLP in Bristol is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on technical financial accounting and statutory reporting. The position requires a chartered management accountant to manage monthly accounting for UK legal entities, support audit activities, and ensure financial control accuracy. The role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and participation in various financial projects. Candidates should possess strong accounting skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of monthly accounting and financial control for several UK-based legal entities.
• Completion of end-of-month accounting procedures in line with Group policies.
• Management of intercompany reconciliations and liaison with cross-entity accountants.
• Preparation of journals and maintenance of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigation of unreconciled items and resolution of data issues.
• Challenging existing processes and identifying improvements.
• Building relationships with internal stakeholders across finance teams.
• Understanding the internal control environment and escalating risk areas.
• Supporting year-end procedures, statutory accounts, and tax returns.
• Contributing to the company’s statutory audit and various financial projects.

Key Skills:

• Fully qualified ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales) preferred.
• Sound technical financial accounting skills.
• Experience in preparing statutory reporting and tax returns.
• Knowledge of Caseware software is beneficial.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Organizational skills and effective time management.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance