Full job descriptionManagement 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?
No agencies please.