Job Description

About Us

Conatus is a small, family friendly business with a team with a wide spectrum of experience. We specialise in helping clients with their internal finance functions, including providing them with genuinely useful and insightful management reporting.

As well as providing all internal finance functions you would expect, we particularly pride ourselves on providing our clients with certainty around their business financial position.

We do this by working closely with our clients, producing really meaningful and bespoke management information and reporting and we are always keen to engage with our clients - which may mean working on site with clients on occasion or using technology like Teams.

We provide our services throughout East Anglia and beyond from our base in Martlesham, Suffolk and we work with business of varying sizes in a wide range of sectors. Our services are wide ranging and can be light touch assistance and help through to fractional CFO services and a full finance function.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our team on a part-time basis (25 hours per week). This role is ideal for a self-motivated and ambitious individual who can work independently while also contributing effectively within a small, supportive team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in accounting software, with a focus on providing accurate financial reporting and analysis. They will enjoy problem solving and asking probing questions while always trying to equally provide solutions.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Manage and reconcile accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Support year-end processes and liaise with external accountants. Implement and maintain efficient financial systems and processes. Assist with ad-hoc financial projects as required.

About You

A desire to push for new solutions and ideas to help us constantly improve our services to existing clients as well as helping us to win new clients. Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience. Strong track record of working

independently and self-reliantly

, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate within a small team environment when needed. Previous experience with

owner-managed or small businesses

is highly desirable, with a strong understanding of their unique financial and operational challenges. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to provide clear, actionable financial advice. Proficient in accounting software and MS Excel.

What We Offer

Flexible, part-time hours (25 per week)

- ideal for balancing professional and personal commitment. The role is a mix of office and home working. Opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, dynamic business environment. A role where your financial expertise has a direct impact on the growth and success of the business. Supportive working culture with autonomy and trust at its core. 35,000 to 40,000 FTE salary.
Send CV and covering letter to elaine.turner@conatusbookkeeping.co.uk or apply via Indeed including a covering letter

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ipswich IP5 3RY