Job Description
Management Accountant
Core3 are delighted to be partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing group to recruit a talented Management Accountant in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting commercial growth across a diverse set of businesses.
Why join our client?
Our client brings together multiple creative and project-led organisations under one group structure, combining commercial drive with a collaborative culture. You’ll join a finance team that sits at the heart of strategic decision-making, working closely with senior leaders to support continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
How you’ll make an impact
As Management Accountant, you’ll prepare financial and management reporting that guides commercial decisions, monitor project performance across the group, and help shape financial processes as the business scales.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading on month-end close, with full ownership of Gross Profit reporting
- Preparing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
- Managing WIP, accrued and deferred income, and other balance sheet items
- Overseeing accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset registers
- Monitoring project budgets and highlighting variances
- Managing sales ledger, invoicing, and client PO processes
- Ensuring costs and expenses are billed accurately and promptly
- Managing cash flow, aged debtors, and creditors
- Analysing utilisation and job profitability
- Supporting stakeholders with financial insights and commercial analysis
- Assisting with VAT returns, audits, and statutory reporting
Why our client is excited about you
You’re commercially minded, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a growing organisation. You bring strong financial acumen and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work confidently across multiple stakeholders.
You’ll also have:
- Solid experience in management accounting and financial reporting
- Understanding of P&L, balance sheet, accruals, prepayments, and job costing
- Advanced Excel skills and strong general IT proficiency
- Experience working across multiple entities or projects
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Desirable:
- Experience with Paprika or similar finance systems
- CIMA / ACCA part or fully qualified
What you’ll get in return
- £45,000–£55,000
- Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in the office)
- 25 days holiday plus additional benefits for service length
- Flexible hours and family-friendly policies
- Professional development and training support
- Discretionary annual bonus
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
If this sounds like your next career move, apply today or get in touch at louis@core3.co.uk // 07834222198.
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