Management Accountant

Hays PLC; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic owner-managed business in County Durham seeks a hands-on Management Accountant. This role involves producing management accounts, managing VAT returns, and overseeing payroll. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and strong knowledge of Sage 50. This is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for strategic involvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Management Accountant role.
• Ideally part-qualified or qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.
• Managing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Overseeing weekly and monthly payroll processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

AAT

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant, Salary £45,000+ County Durham

Your new company
Are you a hands-on Management Accountant looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, owner-managed business? On behalf of our client I am looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented individual to take ownership of the financial processes and help drive informed decision-making.

Your new role
As the on-site Management Accountant you will play a key role in the business, working closely with the Directors:-

• Producing monthly management accounts (MMA) with insightful commentary
• Preparing and presenting flash accounts to support strategic planning
• Managing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations
• Overseeing weekly and monthly payroll processes
• Using Sage 50 & Excel for all accounts processing and reporting
• Supporting the owner with ad hoc financial analysis and business planning

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a similar Management Accountant role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50
• Excellent understanding of VAT, payroll, and management accounts preparation
• A self-starter with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail
• Ideally part-qualified or qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) - but it's really the experience counts!

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a full-time permanent contract and the opportunity to work closely with the Directors and support in the key strategic decision making.

What you need to do now
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