Permanent | Full Time at HQ
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Build More Than the Numbers.
Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact?
We're partnering with an ambitious, growing SME to recruit a Management Accountant who wants more than simply producing month-end reports. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a trusted finance partner within the business, working closely with senior leadership to influence decisions, improve processes and help shape the future of the finance function.
If you're someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves whilst also thinking commercially, this could be the perfect next step.
Why You'll Love This Role
Genuine opportunity to grow into a more strategic Finance Manager / Financial Controller position.
Work directly with senior leadership and influence business decisions.
Be trusted to improve processes, automate reporting and drive efficiencies.
Join a successful, growing business where your ideas will be welcomed.
Supportive, collaborative team with plenty of autonomy.
Company-wide bonus scheme.
The Opportunity
As the Management Accountant, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting while providing valuable commercial insight to support continued business growth.
You'll enjoy variety, autonomy and the opportunity to improve how finance supports the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Manage the day-to-day finance function.
Oversee purchase ledger and credit control activities.
Support cashflow management, budgeting and forecasting.
Partner with senior leaders to provide meaningful financial insight.
Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.
Lead automation and reporting improvement projects.
Liaise with the external accountants to ensure smooth financial operations.
Support project accounting where required.
Build strong relationships across the business, providing financial guidance to non-finance stakeholders.
About You
You'll be someone who enjoys balancing the detail with the bigger picture.
You'll be commercially minded, naturally proactive and enjoy improving processes while remaining hands-on within the finance function.
We're looking for someone with:
Experience producing management accounts within a growing business.
Strong month-end and financial reporting experience.
Purchase ledger and credit control knowledge.
Excellent Excel and financial systems experience.
Confidence communicating with stakeholders across the business.
A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes.
A genuine interest in systems, automation and continuous improvement.
CIMA or ACCA qualified (or finalist with strong relevant experience).
It would be great if you also have:
Experience within a project-based environment.
Manufacturing or bespoke product experience.
Construction industry exposure.
Why Apply?
This is far more than a traditional Management Accountant position.
It's an opportunity to become a key part of a growing business where your contribution will genuinely be recognised. You'll have the chance to influence the future of the finance function, work alongside senior decision makers and build a long-term career in a business that values initiative, collaboration and fresh ideas.
If you're looking for your next challenge and want a role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year