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

An exciting opportunity so don't delay apply now!