Greenwell Gleeson
Greenwell Gleeson are working with an exciting, fast growing SME business based in Crawley to recruit a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. This is an onsite office based role, Monday to Friday offering a 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.
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.
Essential: 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.
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