Senior Management Accountant
- Location: Gateshead
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 36 hours per week
- Salary Range: £42-26k (D.O.E)
My client are seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing month-end processes, preparing accurate Management Accounts, and providing Management Information for the organisation. This role requires a proactive individual who can act as a Finance Partner, supporting the setting of budgets, monitoring performance, and forecasting, while ensuring a high standard of controls and governance.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Prepare accurate monthly Management accounts & reports according to time schedules and tasks agreed.
- Complete designated month-end and year-end journal adjustments, including accruals and prepayments.
- Carry out assigned balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepare and post monthly box office and PRS journal and associated reconciliations.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts and post gift aid journals.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, and support budget holders in managing their budgets.
- Prepare schedules for year-end statutory accounts for audit purposes and act as a point of contact with auditors.
- Implement and manage a process for balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring completion within the required timescale.
- Manage statutory/regulatory returns, ensuring they are completed and submitted on time.
- Assist in maintaining the finance team control framework, including finance systems and ensuring compliance with data protection legislation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in preparing Management Accounts and supporting audit processes.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with various stakeholders.
- Knowledge of VAT, FEU, and NSO returns is advantageous.
- Proficiency in finance systems, ideally with experience in Exchequer or similar software.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now with an updated CV!