The role
We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant / Project Manager to join our internal Finance Department based in our Taunton office. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, for a minimum period of 12 months, but with the possibility of it becoming a permanent role
This role is pivotal in our firm’s financial operations, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, to support the business in strategic and operational decision making. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial controls and contributing to the ongoing development of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Provide analysis to support the Partners with strategic planning and decision making
- Manage and identify internal finance processes, controls, and procedures for improvement
- Be instrumental in driving the change
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management activities
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant accounting standards
- Support year‑end processes and liaise with external auditors where required
What we need from you
- For you to be ACA or ACCA qualified
- Demonstrable experience in a management accounting or a Finance Manager role
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion
- Strong team‑working capability with a flexible, proactive attitude
- Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel; and Power Bi, experience with Practice Engine and Sage is advantageous
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging at all levels of the business
We understand that not everyone will come with these exact requirements. If your experience isn’t a complete match but you feel you could bring a lot to AG, we’d still encourage you to apply so that we can learn more about you!
What we can give you in return
We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:
- A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus the option to buy and sell holiday
- An annual salary review
- Payment of any professional subscriptions relevant to your role
- Level 1 Medicash Plan provided to all employees
- Group pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Life assurance
- An employee assistance programme for you and your family
- One volunteering day per year
- Cinema Society discounts
- GymFlex discounts
- Bupa private medical insurance available
- Electric car and cycle to work schemes
About AG
Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals.
We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive and impactful.
Our people are vital to our continued success, and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders.
Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.
What sets us apart
A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take.
We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.
We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023.
We’ve previously been named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK, as well as a “World Class Place to Work”. To add to the list we’ve recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work employer, as voted for by feedback from our people!
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