Management Accountant

Core3 is delighted to be working with a well-established not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, this is an opportunity to combine strong technical accounting skills with meaningful financial analysis, helping an organisation make informed decisions and manage its resources effectively.

Why join our client

Our client is a purpose-led organisation with a strong focus on its people and the communities it serves. They offer a supportive, collaborative environment where finance plays an important role in planning, decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

As Management Accountant, you'll work closely with operational colleagues and the wider finance team, gaining exposure to business partnering, financial reporting and process improvement. It's a varied position with plenty of scope to develop your skills and make a practical difference.

How you'll make an impact

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, ensuring financial information is delivered on time.

• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Analyse financial performance, explaining variances and highlighting emerging risks.

• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing reliable financial information.

• Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and decision-making.

• Maintain effective financial controls and support compliance with accounting policies.

• Prepare audit schedules and assist with year-end reporting requirements.

• Monitor fixed assets and maintain accurate accounting records.

• Improve financial reporting, using Excel and finance systems to reduce manual work.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes and improve the quality of management information.

Why you're a great fit

You'll have experience producing management accounts and enjoy working with financial information to understand what's driving performance.

You'll be comfortable balancing detailed accounting work with conversations across the organisation, explaining financial information clearly to colleagues who don't work in finance.

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA.

• Experience preparing management accounts and month-end journals.

• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

• Confidence producing variance analysis and financial commentary.

• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting systems.

• Ability to build positive working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.

• Strong attention to detail, with a practical approach to solving problems.

• Experience supporting audits and improving finance processes.

You don't need to be a fully qualified accountant. We're interested in candidates with solid management accounting experience, sound judgement and a willingness to keep learning.

What you'll get in return

As a Management Accountant, you'll join an organisation where your work contributes to something beyond financial performance. You'll be part of a supportive team, with the flexibility to balance your working week and opportunities to broaden your experience.

• £45,000 salary

• Bristol location

• Hybrid working, three days in the office and two days from home

• Permanent, full-time position

• Study Support

• Exposure to management accounting and finance business partnering

• Opportunity to improve reporting, systems and financial processes

• Collaborative, purpose-led working environment

• Scope to develop your technical and commercial finance skills

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact Louis at louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

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