Reed Accountancy & Finance are working exclusively with an established client in the Haywards Heath area who are seeking a Management Accountant to join their existing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation where you'll play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making and partnering with operational teams. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, commercial insight and robust financial controls across multiple business entities. The role offers significant exposure to project accounting, international operations and senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include

Preparing monthly management accounts, reporting packs, journals and reconciliations
Managing budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting
Monitoring project profitability, WIP, costs and margins
Supporting project managers with financial analysis and performance tracking
Managing intercompany accounting and overseas financial operations
Preparing tax and statutory submissions
Supporting payroll processes and workforce reporting
Raising purchase orders and sales invoices
Business partnering with operational and senior management teams
Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and

They are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with the wider business and can turn financial data into meaningful insights.

You'll ideally have

Degree-level education in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
ACCA/CIMA studying towards qualification or equivalent experience
At least 5 years' experience in a similar Management Accountant role
Experience within engineering, construction, projects or technical environments
Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills
Knowledge of Xero or Sage
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working with multiple entities and intercompany transactions
A proactive approach and a drive for continuous improvement

Benefits

Annual performance and profit-related bonus
Private medical insurance
Death in service
Income protection cover