Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant - 6-Month Contract

Location: Haywards Heath Salary: £50K pa Contract: Interim 6-month FTC - Immediate start required. (Office based)

We are partnering with a highly respected local business to recruit an experienced Management Accountant for an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting robust internal controls, and enabling effective decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with annual budget preparation in collaboration with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Produce regular income, expenditure, and cashflow forecasts.
• Support and embed the month-end close process.
• Reconcile cashflow actuals against forecasts.
• Manage fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with legacy pension scheme administration.
• Provide financial guidance to non-financial stakeholders across the business.

Key Skills / Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Proven background in an SME environment.
• Qualified, finalist level, or QBE considered.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently or as part of a team.