Location:
Horsham

Job Type
Permanent, Full-time

Salary:
Up to £40,000, depending on experience

Working Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (40 hours per week)

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to support accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and effective financial control within a growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders, analysing financial performance and using financial data to support business decisions. You will play a key role in the month-end process, preparation of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency. You will also provide meaningful financial insights to support strategic decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will be analytical, organised and confident working in a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage key month-end activities, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, profit and loss reporting, and financial commentary across multiple operating companies.
- Support monthly supplier invoice reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, elevate issues where necessary and identify opportunities to improve processes.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, KPI reports and financial analysis to support informed business decisions.




- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, including margin and profitability analysis.
- Review loss-making customers and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
- Manage supplier account queries and support payment runs, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and efficiently.
- Present monthly financial results and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to senior finance stakeholders.
- Work closely with colleagues across departments to support effective financial management and business performance. About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum AAT qualification or be a finalist studying towards ACCA.
- A robust understanding of management accounting principles, financial reporting and month-end processes.
- Demonstrable knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
- The ability to analyse financial data, identify trends and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using financial systems and accounting software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
- A proactive, positive and approachable attitude, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
- A flexible approach and willingness to support the wider finance function as required.

📌 Management Accountant (Horsham)
🏢 ACS Performance
📍 Horsham