Management Accountant

We have an excellent new opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our fast-paced and friendly Finance Department in our central Bristol offices on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you'll assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and assist with SUK returns, whilst providing financial information to internal and external stakeholder and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team. This is a great opportunity to support the Senior Management Accountant with improving controls and processes across the business, whilst assisting with Finance related projects and requests.

• Providing monthly MI Packs in Power Bi for the UK and Ireland Executive Leadership teams, including P&L variance analysis and KPIs.
• Providing monthly reporting packages in excel to Group Controlling, predominantly for Irish companies, as well as assisting with other entities returns and liaising with Group Controlling to answer any questions they have.
• Working with the Executive Leadership team and Management to coordinate and produce a quarterly Operational report.
• Populate, analyse and provide narrative for key reporting deliverables.
• Providing financial information in Power Point for key presentations include Board presentations and Staff presentations.

Only a stone’s throw from Bristol Temple Meads station, we have newly refurbished, modern city centre offices where the role is based. This is a full-time (35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday) and permanent role, but please do let us know if you are keen to explore flexible working arrangements and we can see if we can accommodate.

Month end reporting can be quite frantic with multiple deadlines needing to be managed, and as a result, our ideal candidate will be organised with a high attention to detail, whilst demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to present to a wide range of stakeholders.

• Qualified (CIMA or Other, ideally fully‑qualified but part‑qualified will also be considered).
• A good understanding of Financial Statements.
• Excellent analytical skills and an inquisitive approach.
• Ideally you will have gained exposure to Management Accounting within an Insurance environment, but this is not essential.
• Comfortability working with IT solutions, particularly when using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Commercial acumen and awareness.

At ARAG we value openness, drive, and a pioneering spirit. You'll have space to experiment, learn, and grow, while helping shape how we manage our supply chain through data. As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. In return for your commitment, we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include:

• 26 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions.
• Group Income Protection for all employees.
• Group Legal Protection for all employees.
• A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance.
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme.
• Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK.

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.