Finance Manager

NRG.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Life insurance

Access to online GP services

Performance bonus up to 8%

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A rapidly expanding organisation is seeking a part-time Management Accountant to join their Newcastle upon Tyne team. You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, handling day-to-day finance operations, and providing financial insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 4 qualified, with recent experience in a similar role and proficiency in accounting software. This role offers a salary up to £35,000 pro rata, a supportive environment, and various benefits including a pension scheme and performance bonus.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Experience preparing full monthly management accounts independently.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Confident using accounting software like Sage 50.
• Experience in a fast-growing SME.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate anomalies.
• Monitor performance against budgets and prepare variance analysis.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Prepare customer invoices and handle account queries.

Skills

Accounting principles

Sage 50 or similar software

Budgeting and forecasting

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

A rapidly expanding organisation within the life sciences sector is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join the team on a part‑time basis (around 21 hours per week).

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a scaling business, working closely with senior leadership and supporting the wider finance function across the group. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and the ability to influence financial processes in a smaller, collaborative environment.

The Role

We are seeking someone with solid, hands-on accounting experience who is confident preparing monthly management accounts independently. You’ll take responsibility for day‑to‑day finance operations while also producing high‑quality monthly reporting, reconciliations, and insightful financial analysis to support decision‑making.

As part of a small but growing company, the position suits a proactive individual who is comfortable working autonomously, improving systems and processes, and contributing to the development of scalable finance practices.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and commentary
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate anomalies
• Monitor performance against budgets and prepare variance analysis
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting
• Provide monthly financial insights to senior management

Day-to-Day Finance Operations

• Manage purchase and sales ledger processes
• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses
• Prepare customer invoices and handle account queries
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Prepare BACS payments and maintain payment schedules
• Process payroll, HMRC returns and pension contributions
• Compile data for R&D tax credit submissions
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns

Experience & Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent experience)
• Recent experience preparing full monthly management accounts independently
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting standards
• Confident using Sage 50 or similar accounting software
• Comfortable managing finance processes within a small-business environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience in a fast‑growing SME
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting or audit processes

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 (pro rata)
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Life insurance and access to online GP services
• Performance bonus of up to 8%
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive, flexible working environment

Additional Information

• Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK, be fluent in English and live within a commutable distance of the workplace