Average Account Manager salary in East Sussex

Job description Management Accountant Part time - 25 hours About Our Client:Founded in 1780 our client is a well trusted & respected quantity surveying firm that have traded as an independently private owned practice for over 240 years Purpose and Scope of Role:To undertake all allocated duties competently to support the smooth running of the Accounts department, providing cover and support for colleagues where required. Main Responsibilities:The main responsibilities of your role include, but are not limited to: Task Specific/Technical The delivery of high-quality transactional management accounting, including but not limited to:Reconciling the time recording system to ensure all time has been entered on a weekly and monthly basisEstimating/forecasting monthly resultsReconciling revenue against time recording system, ensuring all billable hours have been invoiced and investigating any discrepanciesCalculating accruals and prepayments (income and expenses)Driving the reporting cycle forward to meet agreed deadlinesPreparation of monthly management accounts for the Managing BoardProducing high quality written Finance Reports to go alongside monthly management accountsTracking budgets and reporting on variancesProviding accurate and timely management information (MI) as required, ensuring business performance is appropriately summarised.Undertaking regular financial business analysis as required by the Finance Manager or the Managing Board.Providing informative and right first-time reports on either a routine or ad-hoc basis.To undertake regular and ad-hoc reconciliations of all finance related information.Maintain Project Ledger for accurate Project Accounting and Project Profitability ReportingConsistently applying robust internal controls and procedures to ensure companies ongoing compliance with both statutory and its own reporting requirements.Maintain appropriate records and audit trails to ensure your own area of responsibility is covered during absences.Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information. Education/Qualifications:A formal accounting qualification (such as, CIMA or ACCA or equivalent). Additional Skills or Experience: Extensive knowledge of accounting protocols and software as appropriate for the role.Demonstrable accounting experience gained within a similar role.Excellent Excel SkillsExperience with Crystal Reports or similar software is desirableKnowledge of Project Accounting Person Specification: Team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the team and across the wider business.Good communication and interpersonal skills - with the ability to contribute effectively both orally and written.Sound organisational skills - with the ability to manage competing priorities to meet agreed deadlines.Excellent attention to detail.Flexible in approach in order to meet the needs of the business.Adaptable - able to positively overcome or adjust to changes in your role. A willingness to adopt new methods or techniques. Location: Maidstone - ME15Hours: 25 hours a week (Hybrid working policy on offer)Benefits: £30,000 salary (45k full time equivalent), company benefits Job Type: Part-time Pay: £30,000.00 per year Expected hours: 25 per week - Can be made up across various days of the week

Job Title: Company Accountant (Finance and Administration Manager) Department: Finance and Administration Reports To: Directors Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Salary: Full-Time: £40,000 - £55,000Part-Time (Qualified): £50,000 - £65,000 (pro-rata) Job Overview: We are seeking a versatile and experienced Company Accountant to join our specialist engineering business. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified bookkeeper (AAT), a part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA), or a qualified accountant looking for a part-time role with broad responsibilities. This role requires initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently while being part of the operational management team. Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial companies is essential. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management: Prepare reports for monthly board meetings and present financial data to the Directors.Oversee the Sage accounting system, ensuring complete and accurate data input.Prepare quarterly management accounts, including balance sheet and ad hoc reports.Manage financial forecasting, budgeting, and project accounting.Handle bank reconciliations, project costing, and cash flow forecasting. Accounting Duties: Produce management reports and periodic accounts.Prepare annual accounts and VAT returns.Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger, arrange payments, and handle credit control.Oversee expenses and petty cash. Support and Administration: Provide accounting support for sales bids, tenders, and project meetings with clients.Liaise with external accountants to finalize statutory annual accounts.Administer personnel records, holiday records, time sheets, and manage outsourced payroll bureau.Perform general office administration, facilities management, and purchasing. IT and Facilities: Coordinate with external IT service providers to manage IT needs.Handle general office administration and facilities management. Desirable Skills and Experience: Broad-based management experience in areas such as personnel, IT, purchasing, and facilities management.Understanding and experience with commercial contracts. Qualifications: Fully qualified bookkeeper (AAT), part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA), or a qualified accountant.Extensive experience in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial companies.Strong initiative, flexibility, and ability to work under own direction.Excellent report preparation and financial analysis skills.Proficiency in Sage accounting system. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.21 days of annual leave, increasing with service, plus statutory holidays.Flexible working hours to a limited extent.Opportunity to gain broad experience and take on responsibilities in a growing, globally recognized company.Small company environment with significant impact, especially in the oil and gas industry. About Us: We are a specialist engineering business involved in bespoke design and build projects, including fabrication in our workshops, centered on compressor installations. With a turnover of £5M - £6M and approximately 25 employees, we have been in business for 23 years. Our owner and chief executive is a leading expert in gas compression engineering, making our small company a big player in the industry. Note: This job specification is intended to convey essential information about the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Management Accountant / Eastbourne / Accountancy Client Details A well established organisation based in Eastbourne seeking a Management Accountant to join their team on a temp to perm basis. Description As a Management Accountant you will be responsible for: Assist in preparation of management accounts (income statement & balance sheet).Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.Intercompany reconciliations.Sales and purchases analysis.Analysing various financial data and reporting.Review staff expenses.Liaising with and preparing audit evidence for statutory audit.Preparation of VAT returns for UK and Ireland.Completion and submission of monthly and annual ONS surveys.Provide cover for other finance team colleagues, including both sales and purchase ledgerfunctions.Provide frontline financial support to our Italian entity and Group Financial Controller.Ad hoc tasks as required. Profile Qualified by experience or part-qualified/studying in relevant accountancy qualification Advanced excel Proficient in accountancy systems Job Offer Temp to perm opportunity £15-£18 per hour Hybrid working, flexibility