Accountant

Morson Group; Bucknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established national business is seeking an Accountant for a 6-month FTC in Birtley, with the potential to extend. The role involves supporting the finance team with accurate reporting, analysis, and compliance in a hybrid work setting. Ideal candidates are part-qualified in accounting and possess strong Excel skills. Join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and collaboration.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Collaborative and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or finalist in accounting (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Solid understanding of core finance processes including reporting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Post journals and ensure accurate month-end results.
• Assist with management reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Support budget and forecast preparation.

Skills

Part-qualified or finalist (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Strong Excel skills

Solid understanding of finance processes

Data analysis and insights

Confident communicator

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Role: Accountant - 6-Month FTC (potential to extend)

Salary: £250 - £270 per day, DOE

Location: Birtley

Hybrid: 2/3 days from home

Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to build your career in a collaborative, supportive team? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established national business seeking an Accountant to join their Finance Team.

The Role:

This is a hands-on finance role supporting the Regional Finance Manager and wider finance function. You'll play a key part in delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis and reliable forecasting to support business decisions. Core responsibilities include:

• Posting journals and ensuring accurate month-end results
• Assisting with management reporting for senior regional stakeholders
• Supporting budget and forecast preparation with data-led insight
• Contributing to capital expenditure (CAPEX) analysis and business cases
• Updating and improving internal and external management information
• Supporting financial control and compliance with accounting policies (SOX framework)
• Involvement in contract margin reviews and risk/opportunity analysis
• Providing ad hoc financial insight to support operational and commercial teams

You'll be joining a well-established team, where collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

What We're Looking For:

• Part-qualified or finalist (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent experience
• Strong Excel skills; SAP/BW/Power BI experience is a bonus
• Solid understanding of core finance processes including reporting, forecasting and controls
• Able to turn data into meaningful insight and solutions
• A confident communicator with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working - 2/3 days from home
• Join a high-performing regional team with national exposure
• Opportunity to make an impact through analysis, insight and process improvement
• Collaborative, forward-thinking finance function
• Supportive environment with scope to grow and develop

Interested? If you're a proactive Accountant looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.