Management Accountant

Recruitment Services Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a finance team in Newcastle. The role involves managing payroll, preparing management accounts, and supporting various accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Xero and payroll processing. This position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 alongside benefits including on-site parking and staff discounts.

Benefits

On-site parking

Staff discounts and discounted/free food options

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Xero or equivalent accounting software.
• Experience processing payroll and managing reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payroll, including journals, reconciliations, and pension uploads.
• Managing sales ledger activity and posting invoices on a regular basis.
• Producing management accounting reports and reviewing profit and loss statements.

Skills

Management Accounting

Xero or similar accounting software knowledge

Payroll processing

Reconciliation management

Preparation of management accounts

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join a professional finance team in Newcastle. This role offers the chance to support a range of accounting and payroll functions within a friendly and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with the finance team, assisting with day-to-day accounting and reporting, including:

• Processing monthly payroll, including journals, reconciliations, and pension uploads
• Managing sales ledger activity and posting invoices on a regular basis
• Performing nominal and bank reconciliations within Xero or similar accounting software
• Producing management accounting reports and reviewing profit and loss statements
• Maintaining daily cashflow records for all accounts
• Posting credit card journals and supporting purchase ledger activities
• Assisting with supplier payments and liaising with vendors as needed
• Supporting the team with general HR, office administration, and ad-hoc finance duties

Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of Xero or equivalent accounting software
• Experience processing payroll and managing reconciliations
• Ability to prepare management accounts and understand P&L statements
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

What’s on Offer

We offer:

• Salary £30,000 – £35,000 per year
• On-site parking
• Staff discounts and discounted/free food options
• Company pension

Please note that this position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.