Management Accountant – Maternity Cover; FTC

Management Accountant – Maternity Cover (18 months FTC) Purcell Architecture

Location: On site / Norwich, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Architecture | Architecture
Annual Salary range: from £40,000.00 to £45,000.00

The Management Accountant will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to assist business decision‑making and ensure effective financial control across the company. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts and other monthly finance reports, balance sheet reconciliations, budgets and forecasts, and financial analysis.

The role provides an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of financial operations within a project‑driven, international environment, while contributing to the production of meaningful financial information that supports the company's strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in management accounting, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career within a creative and dynamic industry while gaining exposure to a wide range of financial activities.

Purcell is an award‑winning employee‑owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No.1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.

Collaboration is central to our employee‑ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee‑owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee‑owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Company day out
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

• Prepare and manage monthly management and other regular financial reporting, and annual statutory financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports and statutory returns in compliance with accounting standards and regulations (including VAT and ONS returns)
• Liaising with external auditors to ensure year end audit and accounting processes run smoothly.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with budgetholder department heads.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to support decision‑making at both strategic and operational levels.
• Monitor key KPIs.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and profitability, ensuring financial sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Support VAT, tax and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with annual external audits and statutory reporting processes.
• Maintain strong financial controls and data integrity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

• Become a super‑user of the recently launched project costing system (CMap) to be in a position to assist the wider business with queries and issues.
• Support in the move to a new accounting software system.

• Professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred, however part qualified…