Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established charitable organisation in Brighton on a 3-month temporary contract. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and overseeing grant funding administration.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous management accounting experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and making a positive impact within the charity sector.
You will be working Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35 hours per week), earning £18.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensuring all income and expenditure is recorded accurately and efficiently within the organisation's Sage accounting system
* Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and financial reports
* Maintaining strong financial controls and processes across the organisation
* Overseeing invoicing and ensuring transactional finance activities are completed accurately
* Tracking grant funding, including restricted fund analysis and funder reporting
* Assisting with internal financial enquiries and providing support to colleagues across the organisation
* Working closely with the Head of Finance to support the day-to-day operation of the finance function
Essential Requirements:
* Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
* Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting
* Experience using Sage accounting software
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred (Not Essential) Experience:
* Experience working within a charity, foundation, or not-for-profit organisation
* Knowledge of grant funding and restricted fund reporting
* AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent finance qualification
* Experience implementing and maintaining financial controls
* Supporting audits and year-end processes
Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries whilst offering flexible working opportunities.
First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this assignment
Salary description
£18.00 - £20.00 per hour