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Assistant Management Accountant

United Kingdom, Bristol Contract work · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Assistant Management Accountant position in Bristol, GB. This is a fixed-term contract (12 months) supporting the delivery of accurate management accounts, overhead control, and commercial financial analysis within our Bristol team. The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 from home, with flexible starting times between 7am and 10am within a 39-hour week. There is potential for the role to become permanent, depending on business needs at the end of the term.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage month-end close for overhead accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations
  • Prepare overhead reports and provide commentary to help budget holders understand and manage their costs
  • Support commercial reporting through margin analysis, pricing reports, and variance analysis
  • Work with budget holders to prepare annual overhead budgets and rolling forecasts
  • Build the budget for 2027, tracking spend against plan and highlighting key variances
  • Act as a finance partner to non-finance colleagues across the business, helping them understand their financial performance
  • Support improvements to overhead accounting processes and contribute to finance transformation projects where applicable

Requirements

  • Experience with overheads, month-end close, and overhead reporting
  • Experience with variance analysis for commercial purposes
  • The ability to work independently
  • A natural curiosity for data

Nice to have

  • A manufacturing or previous contracting experience background
  • Studying towards or holding an accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

What we offer

  • Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
  • Flexible starting times between 7am and 10am
  • 39-hour week
  • Potential for the role to become permanent
  • Culture of connection and care
  • Commitment to sustainability
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Flexible working

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