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Role Title: Management Accountant Line Manager: Financial Controller Role purpose: To provide timely, accurate financial management information for Gilcrest Manufacturing. Proactively manage and report on cashflow and perform regular bank reconciliations. Manage Finance Officer Apprentice. Role Background: Gilcrest Manufacturing is a specialist manufacturing business based in Bristol with a core focus on producing high-specification cleanroom systems for a global pharmaceutical market and other specialist areas. As an industry-leader in composite panel manufacturing, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions tailored to meet project specifications. Established in 2002 we have two highly developed manufacturing sites in Avonmouth, where our office is based, and Newport distributing products through key partnerships to a growing Global Market. Our success is built on exceptional customer focus, industry expertise and continuous innovation Key Accountabilities: Work effectively to meet finance department deadlines. Manage the Finance Officer to ensure timely and accurate processing of the sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit cards, expenses, and payroll information. Prepare draft monthly management accounts and management information for review by the Financial Controller. Prepare and post journal entries. Maintain accurate financial records and prepare working files for audit. Monitor and manage cashflow, including preparing weekly forecasts and conducting weekly review every Tuesday. Ensure cashflow forecasts align with the sales forecast and reflect updates from weekly production and sales meetings. Ensure bank reconciliations are completed weekly. Prepare supplier payment runs for approval and ensure creditors are paid according to agreed terms. Ensure all monies owed to the business are collected in line with agreed payment terms. Identify and escalate problem payers or credit risks where required. Carry out credit checks before confirming orders and ensure deposits or payment plans are in place where necessary. Maintain schedules of key customers and suppliers, including monitoring credit limits,exposure levels, invoices, and orders placed. Liaise with customers and suppliers to address potential issues and reduce financial risk. Recommend and manage foreign exchange approaches for key overseas orders. Administer HMRC requirements relating to salaries, PAYE, and NI. Manage petty cash administration. Maintain vehicle records and insurance documentation. Act as the key finance contact for the external payroll provider (Azets). Support the preparation of annual budgets by setting up draft spreadsheets and financial data. Key Performance Indicators Debtor Days: Target 50 days at month end Overdue Debtors: Maximum 5% of total debtors Weekly receipts vs forecast: Target 95% Creditor Days: Target 60 days Invoice queries: Maximum 10 invoices or £10k Payments vs forecast: Target 95% Supplier accounts on stop: Target zero Core skills and experience required Previous experience in a similar accounting role, ideally part-qualified (AAT or equivalent). Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines. Experience working in an SME environment is preferred. Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing environments would be beneficial. Strong Excel skills are essential. Experience with Sage Line 200 would be advantageous but is not essential. Personal Attributes Professional and able to maintain confidentiality. Confident and proactive approach to work. Self-motivated with a positive attitude. Well organised and structured. Flexible and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Building a sustainable tomorrow What if your next step led further than you thought? With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there. BAM UK and Ireland are looking for a Project Accountant to support our Western region projects. Making Possible • Leadership Support – build relationships and improve collaboration with program/framework leadership teams & operations and commercial (Commercial assistants & QS) teams. Demonstrating strong understanding of project financial performance and associated key project risks & opportunities. • Reporting and Analysis – develop and maintain reporting to support business decisions and risk mitigation, key areas being P&L, cash and orderbook. Ensure Management reporting activities are aligned with organization goals and objectives across the sector. Provide accurate and accessible management information for all key stakeholders with a range of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Including clients with accurate spend forecasts for budget management purposes. • Financial Reviews – Providing challenge and support as part of the Senior Leadership during project reviews & monthly and quarterly financial reviews • Month End – Achievement of month-end deadlines demonstrating accurate accounting records and internal controls. Ensure strict adherence to revenue recognition policy and processes throughout • Budgeting and Forecasting – timely and accurate completion of budgets and forecasts with comprehensive trend and KPI analysis including management of financial risk and opportunity registers. • Cash management – co-ordinate project cash flow forecasts with monthly WIP and debt reviews to improve/maintain working capital. Support application for payment and end to end O2C activities. Managing the JV bank account and application processes as appropriate. • Rate Management – periodic review of internal CTE rates and external sales rates in line with commercial agreements. Exploring cost recovery opportunities through different costing methods. • Financial Modelling & Bids - Work closely with key business partners to create and maintain key financial and scenario based models which support strategic business decisions. E.g. key customer/framework bids. Carry out partner and client risk assessments for the division during the tender stage gate process. Rate Management – periodic review of internal CTE rates and external sales rates in line with commercial agreements. Exploring cost recovery opportunities through different costing methods. • Wider Support - Manage or co-ordinate end to end O2C, P2P and R2R activities within the area to ensure best practice embedded. Closely support/manage project administration staff. • Adhoc activities to support work winning or delivery of the area’s strategic and operational objectives. Your team This role can be based anywhere across the south of england with travel expected across to the Western region and southern offices. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary A wide range of family friendly policies 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development What do you bring to the role? • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or in the last year of study. • Committed team player. • Adapt at managing different stakeholders. • Enthusiastic and motivated. • Open to new ideas and ways of working. • Flexible under pressure. • Ability and willingness to grow, learn and develop. • Strong communicator. • Knowledge of SAP highly desired • Analytical mind with the ability to translate detailed and complex information into concise and coherent management information. • Must be diligent and use own initiative to resolve issues. • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the finance team and across the business. • Willing to learn with resilience About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible

Would you like to work for one of the most ambitious, fast growing professional services in the Southwest? Would you like a culture that rewards hard work, but also offers very flexible working and other industry leading benefits? Are you a qualified Management Accountant with some experience working within both practice and industry? If so, I would like to hear from you! My client is an established, multi-disciplinary professional services firm, and they are looking for a commercial, business minded, Management Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients, drive business and revenue and work with the senior leadership team on organisational strategy. Based a minimum of three days a week in either Bristol or Cheltenham, this is a full-time role and duties will include: Undertaking a broad range of duties such as month end account preparation, tax and VAT, and writing and providing complex financial statements. Acting as a trusted expert and advisor to a range of sole traders, SME's and larger businesses. Driving revenue by spotting opportunities for growth and building a pipeline of new client business. Proactively advising clients on market trends and supporting with cashflow and budget management. Team leadership, acting as a mentor where appropriate and overseeing organisational change where necessary. Working closely with the Directors to develop business and lead on strategy and growth. To be considered for this exciting position you will be an ambitious, commercial and business minded individual commited to high levels of service and business growth. You will be a diligent and responsible individual who takes pride in providing the highest quality of work and levels of service to an existing and new portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will have had exposure to both practice and industry accounting and will be either part qualified or qualified by ACA, ACCA or CIMA. To be considered, you will be located nearby to either Cheltenham or Bristol and be happy to work either hybrid or in one of the offices. You will take accountability and responsibility and enjoy contributing to a friendly and hard working team. Candidates with a variety of levels of experience will all be considered as attitude to work is the most important thing. Amida is an equal opportunities recruitment agency, and we will consider candidates from all background and demographics

We are delighted to be supporting a prestigious and privately owned Estate in Gloucestershire in the appointment of a Management Accountant. Set within a stunning countryside location, this is a rare opportunity to work in a distinctive setting as part of a warm, professional and close-knit team. The role is a seven month contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers both professional challenge and variety, with exposure across multiple business streams within the Estate. You will play a key role in supporting financial operations, delivering insight, and partnering with stakeholders to drive informed decision-making. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, responsibilities will include: • Ownership of month-end processes (journals, accruals, prepayments, recharges, fixed assets), • Preparation of monthly Management Accounts with robust commentary and variance analysis, • Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances, • KPI reporting and project cost analysis, • Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting, • Preparation of quarterly reporting packs for senior leadership, • Maintaining strong relationships with budget holders, providing constructive challenge and insight, • Oversight of payroll review, credit card controls and PO processes, • VAT returns, P11Ds and partnership tax return preparation support, • Asset register management and insurance alignment, • Supporting process improvement initiatives and system enhancements This is a hands-on role requiring both attention to detail and the confidence to operate at a strategic level. About YouFully qualified CIMA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) Previous experience in a Management Accountant role Strong Excel capability Experience with ERP systems Exposure to VAT Commercially aware and solutions-focused Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders Highly organised with strong attention to detail Comfortable working autonomously while contributing positively to a team Discreet and professional, with a strong appreciation for confidentiality Proactive, adaptable and motivated to improve ways of working What’s on Offer • Salary - £50,000 - £55.000, • Pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Private medical and dental cover, • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Learning and development opportunities, • Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to product discount This is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful financial responsibility with an exceptional working environment