Management Accountant in Bridgwater, Somerset

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?

No agencies please.