Management Accountant

First Recruitment Services Ltd.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Services Ltd. is recruiting a Management Accountant for a well-established charitable organisation in Brighton. The role reports to the Head of Finance and supports accurate financial reporting, controls, and grant funding administration on a 3-month temporary basis.

You will work Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, 35 hours per week, using Sage, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely monthly accounts and funder reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Proficient with Sage accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Record income and expenditure in Sage accurately.
• Produce monthly management accounts and reports.
• Maintain financial controls and processes.
• Oversee invoicing and transactional finance tasks.
• Track grant funding and funder reporting.
• Assist with internal inquiries and cross-team support.
• Support Head of Finance in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Deadline management

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage

Job description

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.