Management Accountant - 6M FTC

Sterling Cross Ltd; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large multi-site organization is seeking an experienced Management Accountant in Rottingdean. This pivotal role involves preparing management accounts, overseeing financial reconciliations, and leading financial control processes. Ideal candidates will have ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications and experience in financial management. This is a fixed-term contract with potential for extension, emphasizing a collaborative environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Leadership role in a supportive environment

Career development opportunities

Performance related bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-qualification experience preferred.
• Experience producing management accounts and developing financial control processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Oversee balance sheets and perform reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent by experience

Job description

Are you an experienced accountant with leadership skills, looking for a pivotal role in a large, multi-site organisation?

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a dynamic finance team, combining hands‑on financial management, team leadership, and involvement in strategic transformation projects.

In this role, you will prepare accurate monthly management accounts, combining financial and non‑financial performance metrics to support informed decision‑making.

You will oversee balance sheets and perform reconciliations of sales, bank, and client fund accounts, ensuring accuracy and transparency across the business.

As a Management Accountant you will develop and maintain robust financial controls and processes across multiple sites will be a key part of your remit, helping to strengthen business performance and governance.

This is initially a 6 month, fixed term contract (there may be the opportunity to extend).

Please note: this is an office‑based role with no current remote working.

Person specification

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent by experience.
• Ideally 2‑3 years post‑qualification experience.
• Proven experience producing management accounts and developing financial control processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a complex environment.

Benefits

• Leadership role within a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Opportunities to lead projects that have a tangible impact on business performance.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Performance related bonuses.

+ much more!