Management Accountant
Brightwork Ltd
North End · posted 8 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
North End, West Sussex
Category
Accountancy
Management Accountant
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Carryduff | Full-Time | Permanent | Site-Based
Market-Leading Salary + Excellent Benefits Package
Brightwork are delighted to be supporting one of our key clients as they continue to strengthen their position as a market leader and drive further growth within their industry. Due to continued expansion and increased demand, we are recruiting for an experienced and commercially focused Management Accountant to join their finance team at their Carryduff site.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a successful and ambitious organisation where you will play a pivotal role in delivering financial insight, supporting strategic decision-making and driving continuous improvement across the finance function.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will act as a key member of the finance team, bridging the gap between transactional accounting and high-level financial reporting while partnering with stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the monthly financial close process, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.
Deliver insightful reporting and analysis on COGS, inventory and operating expenses.
Monitor cash flow performance and support the preparation of budgets and rolling forecasts.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial planning activities.
Support year-end accounting processes and liaise with external auditors.
Ensure compliance with VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements.
Work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, providing meaningful financial analysis to support business decisions.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting capabilities.
About You
Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, although strong part-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst or similar role.
Experience within a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment is essential.
Strong understanding of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
Solid knowledge of UK VAT and statutory compliance requirements.
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs and analytical reporting.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What's On Offer?
Market-leading salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Genuine opportunity for career development and progression
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Stable, growing and highly successful business
Permanent, full-time site-based role in Carryduff
If you are a motivated finance professional looking to join a thriving business where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Brightwork for a confidential discussion.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. xwzovoh Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Carryduff | Full-Time | Permanent | Site-Based
Market-Leading Salary + Excellent Benefits Package
Brightwork are delighted to be supporting one of our key clients as they continue to strengthen their position as a market leader and drive further growth within their industry. Due to continued expansion and increased demand, we are recruiting for an experienced and commercially focused Management Accountant to join their finance team at their Carryduff site.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a successful and ambitious organisation where you will play a pivotal role in delivering financial insight, supporting strategic decision-making and driving continuous improvement across the finance function.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will act as a key member of the finance team, bridging the gap between transactional accounting and high-level financial reporting while partnering with stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the monthly financial close process, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.
Deliver insightful reporting and analysis on COGS, inventory and operating expenses.
Monitor cash flow performance and support the preparation of budgets and rolling forecasts.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial planning activities.
Support year-end accounting processes and liaise with external auditors.
Ensure compliance with VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements.
Work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, providing meaningful financial analysis to support business decisions.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting capabilities.
About You
Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, although strong part-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst or similar role.
Experience within a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment is essential.
Strong understanding of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
Solid knowledge of UK VAT and statutory compliance requirements.
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs and analytical reporting.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What's On Offer?
Market-leading salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Genuine opportunity for career development and progression
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Stable, growing and highly successful business
Permanent, full-time site-based role in Carryduff
If you are a motivated finance professional looking to join a thriving business where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Brightwork for a confidential discussion.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. xwzovoh Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.