Management Accountant

The Organisation:

BMC Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with one of the North East’s most recognisable service-based organisations with the recruitment of a Management Accountant, to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting time to join the business, with the successful candidate working as part of a reputable finance department. Applicants should be fully qualified or actively studying, and will have a strong career to date, with a track record of financial reporting.

There’s a competitive salary and benefits package on offer, with this role being based in the Newcastle upon Tyne area.

Duties:

• Divisional P&L management including forecasting & budgeting
• Cost reviews, including accruals and prepayments
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintenance of a clean general ledger with appropriate support for journal posted and reconciliations.
• Building effective relationships with key stakeholders and departments to facilitate accurate accounting.
• Contributing to the strategic development to communicate and implement improved working methods and technologies within divisions and the wider business where necessary
• Monitor business performance and ensure the provision of accurate, timely and easy to understand financial information and date
• Provide advice and guidance to managers within the business to enable them to improve and maximise their performance
• To identify & deliver improvements in key processes and ensure procedure notes are up to date and relevant.
• Production of adhoc MI as requested by the business
• Other duties and projects when necessary

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Applicants who are actively studying will also be considered, with full study support available if necessary
• Experience of working in a similar management accounting role is essential
• Analytical with a proactive mind-set, ability to interpret complex data
• Strong communication skills (written / verbal)
• Proficiency with IT. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel would be preferred