Full job descriptionLocation: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (negotiable DOE)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Benefits: Company wide Bonus scheme, A fantastic opportunity to grow into a strategic finance role, Exposure to senior leadership and decision-making processes, A supportive and collaborative working environment.

We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a fast-growing SME, based in Crawley. The Management Accountant will be responsible for carrying out the entire Finance Function on a day-to-day basis. You will play a key role in managing our client’s financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and supporting business decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership, this person will have the opportunity to grow into a more strategic role while maintaining a hands-on approach to finance.

Key Responsibilities
*Oversee management accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
*Streamlining processes where appropriate.
*Manage purchase ledger and credit control functions.
*Collaborate with our external accounting agency to ensure smooth financial operations.
*Support cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
*Provide financial insights to support business decisions and growth strategies.
*Ensure financial controls and processes are maintained and improved where necessary.
*Assist with project accounting as needed (though extensive experience in this is not required).
*Work closely with internal stakeholders, offering finance-related guidance where necessary.
*Adopt a proactive, can-do attitude, supporting the broader team with tasks outside of core responsibilities when required.
*Confidently advise team members about finance matters.
*Lead on IT automation projects and reporting enhancements.
Requirements
*Experience in management accounting and financial operations.
*A strong attention to detail with the ability to also think strategically as well as being hands on with the day-to-day duties.
*Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative.
*Strong experience with Microsoft Suite, including Excel.
*Comfortable using financial systems.
*Comfortable advising non-finance colleagues on financial matters.
*Experience in purchase ledger and credit control.
*CIMA/ACCA Level qualification.
*A hands-on approach and willingness to support a small, dynamic team.
*Strong interest in systems and processes, IT automation.

Desirable:
*Experience in a project-based business.
*Background in manufacturing (bespoke products).
*Industry experience in construction.
Benefits
*£45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience
*Profit share bonus scheme
*Career progression opportunities within a growing SME
*Free use of onsite gym
*Family friendly working environment


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