Management Accountant

Reference: 261701575_1784199208

Management Accountant (temp)

Location: Taunton
Contract: Temporary (initially 3 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Office-Based
Salary: Up to £40,000

Butler Rose are delighted to be working with a successful and growing business in Taunton to recruit an experienced Temporary Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy finance team and provide valuable support during a key period.

This varied role will suit an experienced management accountant with strong month-end experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to produce insightful financial information to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial performance insights.
  • Post journals, accruals and prepayments accurately and timely.
  • Reconcile balance sheet and identify financial risks.
  • Manage supplier payments, rebates and commission calculations.
  • Oversee credit control and support cashflow management.
  • Maintain fixed assets, depreciation and VAT returns.
  • Support audits and produce ad hoc financial reports.

About You:

  • Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant role
  • Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes
  • Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Good knowledge of accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and VAT
  • Strong Excel and financial systems skills
  • Able to reliably commute to Taunton
  • Available immediately or at short notice

What's on Offer:

  • Immediate start
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Varied and hands-on accounting role
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable organisation

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced Management Accountant available for your next temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. For more information please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment: [email protected]. Apply now with your updated CV to be considered.

This role is available as soon as the right candidate is found so do not delay. There is plenty of free parking and good access to public transport. The hours are full time only and you must be available to start within 1 week of interview.

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Apply now with your updated CV to be considered.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£35,000.00 - £40,000.00
Per annum
GBP35000 - GBP40000 per annum
Added 16/07/2026
Reference: 261701575_1784199208

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