Management Accountant

Location: Crawley, West SussexSalary: £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

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• Oversee management accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
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• Streamlining processes where appropriate.
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• Manage purchase ledger and credit control functions.
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• Collaborate with our external accounting agency to ensure smooth financial operations.
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• Support cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
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• Provide financial insights to support business decisions and growth strategies.
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• Ensure financial controls and processes are maintained and improved where necessary.
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• Assist with project accounting as needed (though extensive experience in this is not required).
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• Work closely with internal stakeholders, offering finance-related guidance where necessary.
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• Adopt a proactive, can-do attitude, supporting the broader team with tasks outside of core responsibilities when required.
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• Confidently advise team members about finance matters.
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• Lead on IT automation projects and reporting enhancements.
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Requirements

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• Experience in management accounting and financial operations.
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• A strong attention to detail with the ability to also think strategically as well as being hands on with the day-to-day duties.
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• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative.
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• Strong experience with Microsoft Suite, including Excel.
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• Comfortable using financial systems.
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• Comfortable advising non-finance colleagues on financial matters.
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• Experience in purchase ledger and credit control.
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• CIMA/ACCA Level qualification.
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• A hands-on approach and willingness to support a small, dynamic team.
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• Strong interest in systems and processes, IT automation.
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Desirable:

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• Experience in a project-based business.
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• Background in manufacturing (bespoke products).
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• Industry experience in construction.
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Benefits

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• £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience
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• Profit share bonus scheme
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• Career progression opportunities within a growing SME
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• Free use of onsite gym
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• Family friendly working environment
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