Management Accountant Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established charitable organisation in Brighton on a 3-month temporary contract. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and overseeing grant funding administration. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous management accounting experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and making a positive impact within the charity sector. You will be working Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35 hours per week), earning £18.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience. Key Responsibilities: * Ensuring all income and expenditure is recorded accurately and efficiently within the organisation's Sage accounting system * Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and financial reports * Maintaining strong financial controls and processes across the organisation * Overseeing invoicing and ensuring transactional finance activities are completed accurately * Tracking grant funding, including restricted fund analysis and funder reporting * Assisting with internal financial enquiries and providing support to colleagues across the organisation * Working closely with the Head of Finance to support the day-to-day operation of the finance function Essential Requirements: * Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role * Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting * Experience using Sage accounting software * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills * Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Preferred (Not Essential) Experience: * Experience working within a charity, foundation, or not-for-profit organisation * Knowledge of grant funding and restricted fund reporting * AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent finance qualification * Experience implementing and maintaining financial controls * Supporting audits and year-end processes Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries whilst offering flexible working opportunities. First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this assignment