Job Description

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location:

Chichester, West Sussex

Industry:

Manufacturing and Construction / Building

Reports To:

Managing Director

Salary:

Competitive / DOE

Type:

Full/PartTime, Permanent onsite - open to flexible working system subject to agreement

About the Company

JCPSA Ltd is a leading player in the UK modular building sector. We operate across commercial, residential, infrastructure, and specialist contracting projects, delivering high-quality work on time and to budget. As we grow, we're looking for a commercially astute

Management Accountant

to support project financials, drive reporting accuracy, and work closely with operational teams.

Role Overview

The

Management Accountant

will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information to support decision making across the business. This includes overseeing project profitability, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and ensuring financial controls are in place. The role requires strong communication with purchasing, sales, commercial and HR departments to maintain transparency with control over costs and commercial insight within the UK construction or site-based SME sector would be desirable.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management Reporting

Produce accurate monthly management accounts for the business and key projects, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts Provide variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Prepare consolidated reports for group-level or board reporting.

2. Cost Control & Analysis

Monitor site and project costs, ensuring accurate allocation of labour, plant, and materials. Analyse job costing reports and investigate anomalies or overspend. Support commercial teams with cost-value reconciliations (CVRs).

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasts across the business. Liaise with sales staff and managers to ensure accurate projections. Monitor cash flow forecasts, identifying potential shortfalls or surpluses.

4. Project Support

Attend regular site and project review meetings. Work closely with staff and managers to understand project timelines, risks, and cost impacts. Provide financial advice to operational staff to aid performance and cost efficiencies.

5. Financial Controls & Compliance

Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Handle VAT returns and ensure full compliance with IR. Staff wage & financial ability working alongside HR administration Support preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor queries. Maintain accurate fixed asset registers, accruals, prepayments, and WIP calculations.

6. Systems & Process Improvement

Support the implementation and improvement of financial systems Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements in financial reporting or controls. Act as a commercial business partner to operations teams; provide financial insight to aid project delivery and strategic planning.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or similar). 2+ years' experience in a management accounting role, ideally within manufacturing/construction or similar sectors. Strong working knowledge of management accounting principles, WIP, CVRs, and budget control. Proficient in Excel and financial systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, Causeway, or similar ERP). Ability to work across departments and communicate with non-financial site personnel.

Desirable:

Prior experience in an SME manufacturing/site construction or infrastructure industry or contracting Experience dealing with subcontractor costs, valuations, and retentions. Some knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and revenue recognition under IFRS 15 would be appreciated but not essential.

Personal Attributes

Analytical mindset with a proactive and detail-oriented approach. Strong interpersonal skills - able to challenge and influence across functions. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, site-driven environment with multiple stakeholders. Honest, professional, and committed to delivering results.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package Company pension scheme 21 days holiday + bank holidays Training and development support Opportunities for progression within business and growing finance team A role where your input will directly influence company growth and client satisfaction.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing manufacturing company in a highly varied role.

On application please advise current salary, expected salary and any applicable notice periods.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 35,000.00-44,650.00 per year

Benefits:

Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sussex, PO20 1EJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have strong working knowledge of management accounting principles? Are you proficient in Excel and similar financial systems (eg Xero, Sage other accounting systems) ?
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

CIMA or similar certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/09/2025
Reference ID: jcpsa-accountant-2025-07
Expected start date: 23/08/2025