1. Be part of a thriving SME
2. Part time with hybrid working
About Our Client
We are exclusively partnering with our West Kent based client, a niche SME, in hiring a part time Management Accountant to take ownership of the finance function, reporting into the fractional Finance Director. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced environment, where you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvements across processes.My client can be flexible with hours and days of work.
3. 30 hours over 3 / 4 / 5 days
4. 24 hours over 3 days etc
Job Description
Management Accountant duties include;
5. Production of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
6. Deliver timely month-end reporting (within 4 working days) with re-forecasting across the financial year
7. Responsibility for cashflow forecasting, monitoring, and analysis
8. Ownership of ledger reconciliations across nominal, sales, purchase, payroll, and balance sheet
9. Oversight of sales invoicing, WIP, and project profitability reporting
10. Review and approval of supplier invoices and payment runs
11. Credit control and building relationships with key clients
12. Preparation and submission of VAT returns and statutory filings
13. Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with leadership
14. Liaison with external auditors and accountants for year-end processes
15. Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations
The Successful Applicant
The successful Management Accountant should have/ be:
16. Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
17. Proven experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within an SME environment
18. Strong understanding of month-end processes, financial reporting, and reconciliations
19. Experience in cashflow management, forecasting, and budgeting
20. Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail
21. Experience working within a project-based or time-sheet-driven organisation is highly desirable
22. Exposure to systems such as Xero, Proteus, or BrightPay is advantageous but not essential
23. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
24. Hands-on and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem solving
What's on Offer
25. Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (pro rata)
26. 8% pension matching
27. 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
28. Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
29. Life assurance (4x salary)
30. Free on-site parking and excellent local transport links
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Management Accountant looking to take ownership of a broad role within a growing SME environment.To apply, please submit your CV or contact me direct for a confidential discussion.