Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Bridgwater (Fully Office-based) | Full-Time – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm | Permanent

RK Bell Group is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to take responsibility for the month-end process and management reporting. The role will provide accurate financial information and analysis to support senior management and operational decision-making.

The RK Bell Group is a third-generation, 85-year-old, family-run infrastructure business based in Bridgwater. Services include Civil Engineering, Highways, Surfacing, Plant, Transport & Haulage, and Waste & Recycling.

Key Responsibilities & Main Duties

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

* Lead the end-to-end month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L control.

* Produce monthly management reporting packs, variance analysis, financial commentary, and core KPIs.

Project Costing, WIP & Commercial Analysis

* Maintain and update WIP schedules, analyse project margins, and monitor overall contract profitability.

* Monitor plant utilisation, operational costs, and internal charge-out rates to identify performance and margin improvements.

Planning, Budgeting & Cashflow Management

* Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic rolling forecasts.

* Maintain and update short- and medium-term cash flow models, tracking variances and flagging potential working capital risks.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Decision Support

* Partner with senior leadership and operational department heads to provide clear financial insight and interpretation of figures.

* Develop, monitor, and deliver actionable operational and commercial KPIs.

Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness

* Strengthen financial governance, maintain internal controls, and improve core finance workflows to mitigate business risk.

* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies, preparing audit-ready documentation and acting as a primary liaison during year-end audits.

Transactional Oversight & Finance Administration

* Oversee purchase and sales ledger workflows, including review of invoice coding, supplier dispute resolution, and aged-debt collections.

* Maintain finance trackers and documentation, supporting colleagues across the wider business with general financial queries.

About You / Required Skills & Competencies

* Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA currently studying or having completed ACCA Applied Skills exams, or CIMA Management level)

* Technical accounting knowledge

* Advanced Excel

* Accuracy and attention to detail

* Clear communication skills and ability to communicate across the business

* Problem-solving skills

* Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

What We Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package (including life insurance)

* Support towards professional qualifications

* Supportive and collaborative team environment

Interested in taking the next step in your career?

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