Assistant Management Accountant

TL;DR

Assistant Management Accountant: Manage month-end close for overhead accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations, with an accent on overhead reporting and commercial financial analysis. Focus on preparing budgets, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and partnering with non-finance colleagues on financial performance.

Location: Hybrid in Bristol, GB (3 days in office, 2 from home)

Company

International leader in sustainable construction.

What you will do

• Manage month-end close for overhead accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare overhead reports with commentary for budget holders.
• Support commercial reporting via margin analysis, pricing reports, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with budget holders on annual overhead budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Build 2027 budget, track spend against plan, and highlight variances.
• Act as finance partner to non-finance colleagues and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

• Experience with overheads, month-end close, and overhead reporting.
• Experience with variance analysis for commercial purposes.
• Ability to work independently.
• Natural curiosity for data.

Nice to have

• Manufacturing or contracting experience.
• Studying towards or holding an accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working with trust-based approach (3 days office, 2 home; flexible start 7am-10am, 39-hour week).
• Focus on teamwork, safety, well-being, and sustainability goals.
• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunities, and zero tolerance for discrimination.
• Fixed-term 12 months with potential to become permanent.