Management Accountant

4720217
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Pay

    £20 - £23

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - URGENT

Your new company

A well-established and fast-growing retail organisation with a pan-European footprint is seeking a TEMP Senior Management Accountant to provide high-level financial support during a critical period. This is a strategic interim role suited to someone with strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead and influence across finance and operational teams.

Role Summary
You’ll play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting decision-making, and ensuring robust financial control. The position requires a confident, proactive individual who can operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver insights that shape business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
  • Own the forecasting and budgeting process across multiple cost centres
  • Provide strategic financial support to senior stakeholders and operational leads
  • Oversee month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Drive improvements in financial reporting, controls, and systems
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives

Candidate Profile
  • Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or QBE with senior-level experience
  • Strong technical accounting skills and commercial awareness
  • Advanced Excel and experience with ERP/general ledger systems
  • Proven ability to communicate financial insights to senior non-finance stakeholders
  • Experience in retail, FMCG, or multi-site environments is highly desirable
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business setting

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate: £20 – £23 per hour
  • Immediate start required
  • Hybrid working model (2 days in office)
  • Exposure to a pan-European finance structure and strategic projects

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call AJ now on 0117 374 6277.
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