Management Accountant

Safinah · Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

We are looking for a fully qualified CIMA professional to join our team in Gateshead and play a key role in strengthening financial control, supporting better decisions and driving business performance.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity with real visibility across the business. You will take ownership of monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management while partnering with stakeholders to improve profitability and efficiency. With exposure to international operations, systems integration and business planning, the role offers scope to make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities of the role

Preparing accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting

Producing clear financial reporting packs for the management team and Board

Analysing performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods, investigating variances and recommending action

Leading annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including financial modelling and scenario planning

Managing month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions

Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and company procedures

Monitoring cash flow and working capital, including receivables, payables, debtor and creditor balances

Supporting overseas payroll, company banking, employee expenses, invoicing and debt collection

Partnering with teams across the business-on-business cases and ad hoc financial projects

What we’re looking for

Fully qualified CIMA status

Proven experience in management accounting or a similar finance role

Strong knowledge of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and month-end procedures

Experience of international finance operations, such as currency exchange, flow of funds or overseas payroll partners

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using accounting and ERP systems

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues

A collaborative, flexible approach and confidence working across different teams

It would be great if you also have

Experience with Power BI or other reporting and data analysis tools

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics

Experience integrating accounting systems with other business applications, including CRM platforms

Experience establishing companies or legal entities overseas

What we will offer in return

A competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000, depending on experience.

A full-time role based in Gateshead

A broad, influential finance position with the opportunity to shape business decisions

The chance to work across international operations, systems and strategic projects

Ready to make an impact?

If you are an experienced Management Accountant looking for a role where your insight will be valued and your work will influence business performance, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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