About this role
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 systemSupporting the production of monthly management accounts and financial reportsMaintaining strong financial controls and processes across the organisationOverseeing invoicing and ensuring transactional finance activities are completed accuratelyTracking grant funding, including restricted fund analysis and funder reportingAssisting with internal financial enquiries and providing support to colleagues across the organisationWorking 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 roleStrong understanding of management accounts and financial reportingExperience using Sage accounting softwareExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsStrong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levelsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Preferred (Not Essential) Experience:
Experience working within a charity, foundation, or not-for-profit organisationKnowledge of grant funding and restricted fund reportingAAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent finance qualificationExperience implementing and maintaining financial controlsSupporting 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.