Job Description – Management Accountant
Reports to: Fractional Finance Director / CEO Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Location: Eastbourne, Sussex
Benefits: Salary range £40k-£50k, pension scheme and holiday entitlement, and an opportunity to grow with a supportive and expanding care company.
About us:
We are a fast-growing care company providing high-quality services to the community. We are seeking a Management Accountant to manage the day-to-day finance function.
Job Role:
This is a key role working closely with the Fractional Finance Director and the CEO, providing accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.
- Produce budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Monitor financial performance, profitability, and key business KPIs.
- Oversee sales invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments.
- Oversee payroll.
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
- Support year-end accounts.
- Managing a small team.
- Provide financial support to operational managers.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
- Confident & proficient user of cloud accounting software (QuickBooks) and Excel.
- Hands on and highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with staff, management, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to quickly grow into a Financial Controller role as the company grows.
Desirable:
- Experience in the care sector
- Developing new systems and processes.
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
