Right Pear

Management Accountant (Part-Time) Location: Melksham (Office-Based) Salary: £50,000 FTE (£30,000 Pro Rata) Contract: Part-Time 3 Days Per Week (or spread across 5 days) Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing The Company Right Pear is partnering with a well-established manufacturing and engineering business based in Wiltshire. With a long-standing reputation for quality, a loyal customer base and a stable workforce, the business supplies specialist products into a range of technical industries and continues to enjoy steady growth. As a close-knit SME, the business offers a hands-on environment where individuals can make a genuine impact and work closely with operational stakeholders across the organisation. The Opportunity This is a broad and varied Management Accountant role, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and operating as the finance lead within a smaller business. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day finance function whilst providing meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision-making. The role combines transactional finance, management accounting, cashflow forecasting, financial control and business partnering, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of finance. Key Responsibilities Ownership of the finance function and financial records Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reporting Month-end close, accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations Cashflow forecasting and liquidity management Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and banking activities VAT returns, payroll coordination and statutory compliance Stock accounting, reconciliations and inventory reporting Commercial analysis and KPI reporting Business partnering with operational and production teams Driving process improvements, controls and reporting enhancements Liaison with external accountants and key third-party providers About You We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Previous experience as a Management Accountant within an SME environment Strong month-end and financial reporting experience Proven cashflow management and forecasting capability Experience preparing budgets and analysing financial performance Strong Excel skills A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate independently Excellent communication skills and confidence partnering with non-finance stakeholders Experience within manufacturing, engineering, stock-based environments or multi-currency businesses would be advantageous, as would AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications. Why Apply? Standalone finance role with real ownership Direct exposure to senior decision-makers Broad and commercially focused remit Stable and well-established business Flexible part-time arrangement Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements

Senior Finance Analyst Bristol Hybrid (2 Days in Office) £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits The Opportunity Right Pear is partnering with an ambitious, founder-led consumer products business to recruit a Senior Finance Analyst into a high-profile commercial finance role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing international brand that has established itself as a market leader within its sector and is entering an exciting phase of growth. The business combines strong entrepreneurial leadership with a data-driven approach and is investing heavily in both its products and people as it scales. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and working closely with the CFO, you'll play a key role in driving commercial performance, providing insight across sales, marketing, operations and supply chain functions, and helping shape strategic decision-making across the business. The Role As Senior Finance Analyst, you'll act as a trusted finance business partner to a range of operational and commercial stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Partnering with commercial and operational teams to support decision-making and performance improvement Developing and maintaining KPI reporting across sales, margins, stock, logistics and aftersales functions Delivering meaningful analysis on profitability, performance drivers, risks and opportunities Producing insightful weekly and monthly management reporting packs Supporting budgeting, forecasting and monthly outlook processes across the business Maintaining and enhancing long-term strategic planning models Working closely with senior leadership to drive performance and support growth initiatives Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and commercial outcomes across the organisation About You We're keen to speak with commercially minded finance professionals who enjoy partnering with stakeholders and turning complex data into actionable insight. You'll ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification Previous experience within FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering roles Strong analytical and modelling skills with advanced Excel capability Experience working with large data sets and producing meaningful management information The confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders across the business A proactive, inquisitive mindset with a genuine interest in driving business performance Experience within a consumer-facing, retail, e-commerce or product-led environment would be advantageous The Package Performance-related bonus scheme Hybrid working (2 days per week in Bristol office) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave Life assurance and employee wellbeing support Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities Employee discounts and additional lifestyle benefits Why Apply? This role offers genuine exposure to senior leadership, significant commercial influence, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing international business. It's ideally suited to someone who enjoys working at pace, partnering with stakeholders and making a tangible impact on business performance.