Management Accountant | Christchurch | £40,000 FTC

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a strong analytical approach and a knack for turning numbers into insight? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and clarity are key to driving business performance?

As a Management Accountant, you’ll support financial planning, reporting, and decision-making across a growing business with major capital projects underway. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity offering exposure to a wide range of commercial and operational finance activity, from month-end reporting to capex analysis. You will be working closely with the Head of Finance and wider operations teams.

Although a qualified or finalist-level accountant would be desirable for this role, this isn’t an essential. This role would suit someone with previous experience in a manufacturing or product-led environment, who has a desire to contribute to high-impact business decisions.

As a Management Accountant, you’ll benefit from:

A competitive salary with the stability of a fixed-term contract
Early finish on Fridays and time and a half overtime
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a Christmas shutdown
Critical illness and life cover
Company sick pay scheme
Free on-site parking
A collaborative, performance-focused culture with clear accountability and support

As a Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

Preparing monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reports
Assisting with annual budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
Providing clear commentary on key financial performance indicators
Tracking costs and progress on major capital projects
Supporting internal and external financial reporting and audit requirements
Assisting with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
Driving the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

As a Management Accountant, your skills and experience will include:

CCAB-qualified or finalist status (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
At least 2 years’ experience in a management accounting role
Strong Excel skills and a data-driven approach to analysis
Experience in a manufacturing or product-led environment (preferred)
Confident communication and the ability to influence across departments

If you’re looking to step into a commercially focused finance role with a company investing in growth and infrastructure, apply today or contact Ellie at Rubicon for more information.