Rubicon Recruitment
Management Accountant | Dorchester, Dorset | Permanent | £55,000
If you're a precise, analytical finance professional who takes real pride in accuracy and getting the numbers right, this is a role where your skills will genuinely matter. You'll be working within a structured, well-resourced finance team on technically interesting work, with the space to develop your expertise and make a meaningful contribution.
Flexible working is supported here, with part-time and condensed hours considered alongside full-time.
As a Management Accountant, you will benefit from:
- Enhanced annual leave
- On-site gym and restaurant
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme and on-site charging points
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dental insurance, income protection, and life assurance
- Travel insurance and Help@Hand employee wellbeing support
- Flexi scheme and long service recognition
- Exposure to forward-thinking finance processes, including AI-driven efficiency tools
As a Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly P&L, Phased Trial Balances, KPIs, and SMT/Board reporting
- Producing detailed utilisation analysis by division, including labour recovery and benchmarking
- Completing accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Running Budget vs. Actuals vs. Forecast YTD cost centre reviews
- Supporting internal project finance, including R&D and investment projects
- Providing ad hoc analysis and supporting the wider finance team as required
As a Management Accountant, your experience will include:
- Strong Excel skills with high levels of accuracy and analytical ability
- Experience preparing management accounts, P&L, and financial reporting
- Ability to provide clear commentary on variances and financial performance
- A methodical, structured approach with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Trustworthiness when handling confidential financial information
- An interest in using AI tools to improve data efficiency is advantageous
Please note: the successful candidate will need to be eligible for SC (Security Clearance).
If you're looking for a role where your technical skills are valued and your attention to detail makes a real difference, this could be exactly the right next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ellie Taylor at Rubicon Recruitment for more information.
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