Management Accountant - 6 month FTC

Role: Management Accountant (6 Month FTC)

Location: West Sussex (Onsite)

Salary: Circa £55,000 FTE + benefits - Immediate Start

A well established and growing manufacturing and e-commerce business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, high impact role supporting the finance function during a period of digital transformation, including the implementation of a new ERP system.

The Role:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core management accounting activities while ensuring day-to-day finance operations continue to run smoothly. This hands-on role offers a broad remit, combining routine reporting with project based work in a fast paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Produce monthly management information packs and detailed sales analysis
• Maintain daily sales tracking and reporting for senior stakeholders
• Oversee operational finance processes and support wider team activity
• Manage VAT and compliance requirements, including UK and EU reporting
• Support year end processes and act as a key contact for external auditors
• Assist with statutory reporting, surveys and ad-hoc project work

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), Finalist or equivalent practical experience
• Strong systems knowledge, including advanced Excel/Google Sheets and ERP systems (e.g. Sage 200 or similar)
• Background in manufacturing, with understanding of inventory accounting - extremely advantageous
• Experience with multi-jurisdiction VAT; e-commerce exposure is advantageous
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to hit the ground running
• Available to start at short notice

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking business at an exciting stage of growth and transformation. While initially offered as a 6-month contract, there is potential for extension or a longer term opportunity.