Management Accountant

KCR; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Job summary

KCR Solutions is partnering with a growing organisation in Gateshead to recruit a Management Accountant. This hands-on role sits within a small finance team and reports to the Finance Director, offering substantial autonomy to influence financial decisions.

You will lead management accounting, produce robust financial reporting, and drive improvements across processes and controls to support two fast-growing businesses. This is a full-time, office-based role in Gateshead.

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and providing financial insight.
• Strong Excel skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts in line with standards and group policies.
• Produce monthly financial reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements.
• Manage weekly cash flow forecasting.
• Review debtors and sales ledgers and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns.
• Support the year-end accounts process and liaise with external auditors.
• Assist with the year-end corporation tax submission process.
• Partner with senior management to provide financial insight and resolve queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and controls.
• Support business growth through proactive financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide ad hoc financial support as required by the Finance Director.
• Supervise one member of staff.

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

SUMIFs

Job description

KCR Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation in Gateshead to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but dynamic finance team, working closely with the Finance Director and supporting two diverse and fast-growing businesses.

This is a hands-on role that offers far more than the traditional management accounts remit. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth, improving financial processes, and providing meaningful insights to aid decision-making. You will have the autonomy to make a real impact and the opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function as the business continues to evolve.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be a valued member of a close-knit team where your contribution will be visible and appreciated. This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, challenges existing processes, and is motivated by the opportunity to drive positive change.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts in line with accounting standards and group policies
• Produce accurate monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements
• Manage weekly cash flow forecasting
• Review debtor and sales ledgers and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns
• Support the year-end accounts process and liaise with external auditors
• Assist with the year-end corporation tax submission process
• Partner with senior management to provide financial insight and resolve queries
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and controls
• Support business growth through proactive financial analysis and reporting
• Provide ad hoc financial support as required by the Finance Director
• Supervising one member of staff

The Person

Our client is open to applications from fully qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates. They are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working within a growing business environment
• Takes ownership and thrives with a high degree of autonomy
• Has experience producing management accounts and financial reporting
• Is confident working directly with senior stakeholders
• Can identify opportunities for process improvement and implement positive change
• Possesses strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs and financial reporting
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate financial information
• Brings a positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer

• A varied and commercially focused role with genuine influence
• Direct exposure to senior decision-makers
• The opportunity to drive improvements and shape financial processes
• A growing business environment where your contribution will make a real difference
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking

Working Hours & Location

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Full-time, office-based role
• Gateshead location with free on-site parking