Assistant Management Accountant

Morson Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Crawley is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team during maternity cover. You will be responsible for producing reports, analyzing financial data, and assisting in budget preparation. Ideal candidates are part-qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and a proactive attitude. This hybrid role provides a great opportunity for exposure within the business.

Benefits

Free onsite car parking

Excellent access to public transport

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or someone looking to build their accounting career.
• Solid understanding of core accounting skills (journals, accruals, reconciliations).
• Strong Excel skills; SAP knowledge beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing monthly performance reports and management accounts.
• Provide clear insight into financial variances and support operational teams in driving efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved governance, and enhanced financial control.

Skills

Excel skills

Core accounting skills

Communication with non-finance stakeholders

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Role: Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Crawley (Hybrid, the first 4-6 weeks will be site based initially)

Excellent access to public transport links, and FREE onsite car parking

Contract: 12-15 months maternity cover

Day Rate: Up to £225 (inside IR35)

About the Opportunity

My client is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their Finance Directorate, supporting the Management Accountant within a team of 10 including the team manager. This is a key role providing maternity cover, where you\'ll play a vital part in delivering accurate management reporting, analysis, and insights to ensure projects are delivered profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in producing monthly performance reports and management accounts.
• Provide clear insight into financial variances and support operational teams in driving efficiencies.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and medium-term plans.
• Produce, analyse, and report on both daily and ad-hoc financial data to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved governance, and enhanced financial control.
• Liaise with central finance, senior management, and operational staff to provide financial guidance.

About You

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or someone looking to build their accounting career.
• Solid understanding of core accounting skills (journals, accruals, reconciliations).
• Strong Excel skills; SAP knowledge beneficial but not essential.
• Commercially minded with the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

This role will suit a motivated finance professional looking for a hands-on role within a commercially focused environment, where you\'ll gain exposure across the business and play a key role in supporting financial decision-making.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.