Ashley Rees Associates

A distribution organisation based in Leeds is currently recruiting a Senior Management Accountant to join their team. Working for a well-established business that has a strong presence throughout the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. Duties will include: Budgeting and forecasting Providing commentary and analysis around month end performance Oversee a small team Monitor and improve processes within the department Liaise with non-finance members of staff, building relationships and providing financial guidance Recognise the need for and develop financial models where appropriate Assist with the audit Manage stock, ensuring robust financial controls around inventory processes The successful candidate will had experience of producing a full set of management accounts and be very confident using Excel. Excellent communication and leadership skills are also essential.

A service organisation based in Cirencester is currently recruiting a Financial Controller to join their team. To replace a long-standing member of staff who is not leaving until Q2 2026 to ensure a smooth handover, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone currently operating at this level of seniority or for an experienced management/financial accountant to secure their first head of finance position. Duties will include: Lead month end close and production of management accounts Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and revenue recognition Manage and mentor a small team Provide analysis and commentary around month end results Support new system implementation Monitor and develop ongoing process improvements within the team Assist with year end statutory accounts The successful candidate will have previous experience of both producing a full set of management accounts and line management. A track record of working successfully with different finance systems is desirable.

A wholesale organisation based in Avonmouth is currently recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team. Working for a well-established business that offers study support, this role will progress onto a more senior management accounting position in due course and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. Duties will include: Assist the Financial Controller with the budgeting and forecasting process Balance sheet reconciliations Assist with month end analysis and performance Assist with year end statutory accounts Cash flow forecasting and reporting Journals, accruals and pre-payments VAT returns Ad hoc project accounting The successful candidate will have worked in an accounting role previously and ideally be studying toward or have completed an accountancy qualification. Strong excel/analytical skills are also essential.

A distribution organisation based in Portishead is currently recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their team. Working for an organisation that has experienced recent year on year growth and with continued plans for expansion, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. Duties will include: Assist with month end close down Purchase and sales ledger maintenance Bank reconciliations Credit control Sales order tracking Query resolution Credit card reconciliations The successful candidate will be studying for an AAT qualification and have experience of using Xero. Proficiency on excel is also essential

An accountancy practice in Wells is currently recruiting a Senior Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field working in a newly created role for a growing Practice. Duties will include: Finalising accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships VAT returns Personal Tax returns Corporation Tax Preparing management accounts Advising clients based on financial performance Previous experience of working within a Practice is essential. The successful candidate must also be proficient on Excel, Xero/Quickbooks experience is an advantage.

A distribution organisation based in Portishead is currently recruiting a Systems Analyst to join their team. Working in a newly created role for a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. Duties will include: Analyse current workflows, gather and document business requirements Troubleshoot and resolve systems issues Support system upgrades Partner with operational area of the business to understand and utilise the system Monitor data quality and integrity across all operational systems Deliver systems training Assist with project planning Support the business in adopting data-driven decision-making The successful candidate will come from a systems background, have ERP experience with excellent communication and analytical skills

A service organisation based in Warmley is currently recruiting a Purchasing Administrator to join their team. Working for a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. Duties will include: Collation and placement of material orders, ensuring all information is provided, taking into consideration cost and availability Update material specifications and liaison with Merchants and other suppliers Take and receive telephone calls and emails from field-based engineers in relation to procurement Provide assistance to other members of the procurement team and other ad hoc duties as and when required Updating New Build site sheets on One Drive to maintain the Material Forecast Sheets Experience within a similar role is essential. The successful candidate will ideally have worked within construction/facilities management previously as well.

A distribution organisation based in Stroud is currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join their team. Working for a successful, well-established SME, this role will suit someone who enjoys working as part of a small finance team, keen to challenge themselves but not interested in pursuing an ACCA or CIMA qualification as the department is not large enough to facilitate guaranteed progression. Duties will include: Prepare accruals, journals and pre-payments Maintain fixed asset registered and account for depreciation Balance sheet reconciliations Prepare and reconcile VAT returns Assist with payroll processing Assist the Finance Manager with management accounts preparation Review ledger and cashflow Previous experience of taking accounts up to trial balance level is essential. The successful candidate will be comfortable using Excel and ideally have used Opera but this is not essential.

A service organisation based in Quedgeley is currently recruiting a Management Accountant to join their team. Working for a growing business, that offers hybrid working and career development, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. Duties will include: Management accounts production, including budgeting and forecasting Checking and overseeing work of more junior staff members Provide advice to clients based on their financial performance Produce and analyse financial reports Provide commentary around month end Attend senior meeting both internally and externally to assist with business decisions The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a management accounts team. Strong excel and analysis skills are also essential.