Management Accountant

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.