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Management Accountant

Grafton Banks Finance are working with a growing commercial business with offices in Lewes to recruit a Management Accountant to cover a maternity contract based on an initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract. Working full time hours 37.5 hybrid working is on offer.

Reporting into the Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing the month end reporting, budgets and process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Management of the month-end process including the preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and review financial journals, including prepayments and accruals.
• Lead a disciplined month-end close process, establishing clear internal deadlines and accountability.
• Development and refinement of the monthly management information and reporting, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and automation.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow updates.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders/budget holders in the business to ensure optimal cost management and accurate reporting.
• Contributing to the effective management of working capital.
• Assisting in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Work with budget holders to update and maintain budget and forecast spreadsheets.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Finance Director with the year-end audit process and ad-hoc projects.
• Producing ad-hoc internal reports for senior management.
• Managing the administration of our company credit cards and expenses platform.

The successful candidate will be either studying towards ACCA, CIMA ACA or QBE with proven experience in management accounting, month end and systems development. You will possess strong proficiency in Excel including formulas, and functions. You will be analytical and able to problem solve as well as work well in a team and sole charge.

For your experience you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working is on offer 3 days in office and 2 days from home. Due to the Fixed Term Contract nature of the business candidates will need to be available on 1 months’ notice or less.

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