Management Accountant

Permanent
Ipswich
Suffolk
£35k - 45k per year
Accountancy & Finance
JOB-13852

Are you looking to join a successful, exciting business?

Our client is expanding their team with a Management Accountant who’s eager to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and help drive financial performance across the business. As one of the most respected and decorated companies in their industry, they’re looking for someone who can combine attention to detail with commercial insight to support continued growth and success.

Working closely with the CFO, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial information and supporting decision-making across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial performance reports

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive business performance

  • Support cashflow management and cost control initiatives

  • Maintain and reconcile the sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing and supplier payments

  • Analyse project profitability and overhead spend to identify improvement opportunities

  • Assist with year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors

  • Ensure compliance with VAT, CIS, and HMRC regulations

  • Support process improvements and internal controls across the finance function

  • Collaborate with operations, HR, and supply chain teams to ensure financial visibility

This is an office based role (4 days per week) with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week, offering the best of both worlds.

What you’ll need:

  • Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent)

  • Proven experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Finance Manager role

  • Strong analytical, Excel, and reporting skills

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Experience within the construction or manufacturing sector (advantageous)

Benefits:

  • Salary range: £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Hybrid working (1 day from home)

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Career progression opportunities within a growing business

  • Pension and additional company benefits

If you’re a motivated, hands-on Management Accountant looking to develop your career in a thriving and forward-thinking business, we’d love to hear from you.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

Matthew Milburn

Executive Recruitment Consultant

+44 (0)1473 921641