Management Accountant (12m FTC)

Management Accountant

Our client is a well know and successful UK leisure operator, highly profitable and with a turnover of c.£50m.It operates a centralised shared service finance function from its North East headquarters and is maximising investment in its development - team members, processes and technology - developing a continuous improvement framework to build a culture of excellence and innovation.

This is a fantastic 12m opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant with strong business partnering experience to join a Management Accounts team responsible for Central Services, working to support the Senior Finance manager with business partnering and the provision of key financial information and insight.

Your main responsibilities as Management Accountant will include:

• Producing management accounts, variance analysis and commentaries for Indirect Costs.
• Producing of monthly reports for business stakeholders, leading on calls to support stakeholder understanding
• Providing regular and adhoc management reporting and analysis for decision making
• Analysing financial information to assist business profitability and growth, working closely with the finance business partners to understand spend and to identify business risks and opportunities.
• Providing support and accounting guidance to business stakeholders, including HR, Legal and Corporate Comms.
• Planning, including preparation of budget and forecasts
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations, owning, monitoring and addressing reconciling items, identifying risks and opportunities
• Responding to Audit requests during the year end process
• Carrying out continuous reviews of work practices to ensure efficient and cost effective operations, suggesting improvements where possible

• Ensuring an appropriate internal control framework is in place to safeguard the business and ensure compliance with financial standards and regulations
• Ensuring quality, compliance and Health & Safety standards across the Finance Team

As Management Accountant you’ll need:

• Strong experience in a similar role such as Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Assistant Accountant or Finance Manager preferably in medium to large business
• Part or newly qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent)
• Advanced in the use of Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Rewards and Benefits:

• Salary £35,000 to £38,000 + pension + excellent benefits
• To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications
• 12m fixed term contract
• Hybrid working (3 office days per week)
• Free parking
• Sustainability focus and fun, challenging environment

Please note: High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.

Management Accountant, Newcastle upon Tyne