Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£20 - £25
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Taunton, TA2 6AN
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton with the recruitment of a Management Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME operating within a specialist sector.

The business has a strong reputation in its market and continues to invest in both its people and processes. Working within a close-knit finance team, you will gain broad exposure across the finance function and play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making.

Your new role

This is a hands-on Management Accountant position that will initially commence on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Posting journals, accruals and prepayments

Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations

Producing sales, margin and cost analysis reports

Preparing financial reports and supporting management decision-making

Supplier payment runs

Customer rebate reconciliations and commission calculations

Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules

Preparing VAT returns

Supporting year-end audit requirements

Assisting with process improvements and financial controls

Providing ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

Previous experience within a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role

Experience producing monthly management accounts

Strong month-end accounting knowledge

Experience with journals, accruals and prepayments

Balance sheet reconciliation experience

VAT return preparation experience

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Experience using Sage, ideally Sage 200

CIMA or ACCA part-qualified, or relevant proven experience

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A proactive and hands-on approach within an SME environment

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Initial temp-to-perm opportunity

Broad exposure across the finance function

Direct access to senior leadership

Opportunity to influence reporting and financial processes

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Long-term career development opportunities

Free parking and additional company benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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