Management Accountant

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Management Accountant for a client in Newton Aycliffe. This position is a contract role lasting 3-6 months with potential progression into a permanent position. The candidate will be responsible for preparing management accounts, conducting financial performance reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills, ready to contribute to a busy team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting experience is essential.
• Must be a qualified or part qualified accountant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts accurately and timely.
• Conduct commercial reporting and margin analysis.
• Analyze company data and provide financial insights.

Skills

2 Years Accounting experience

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Strong organization and administrative skills

Ability to problem-solve

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

Baltic Recruitment are supporting a client based in Newton Aycliffe, in their recruitment for a proactive and highly motivated Management Accountant to join their busy team. This role is a 3-6 month contract but can progress into a permanent role for the right individual.

Overview

The successful candidate will prepare monthly management accounts and be responsible for reporting the financial performance of their Business Unit to various stakeholders across the Group.

Management Accountant Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of accurate and timely management accounts
• Preparation of relevant balance sheet reconciliations, in line with group policy
• Completion of commercial reporting and margin analysis
• Analyse company data and financial information providing financial insight to inform all stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining and developing accurate standard costings for all products
• Undertake product cost variance analysis providing appropriate reporting
• Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Continually be looking to improve all financial and non-financial processes
• Communicate financial results and forecasts in a style appropriate for non-finance stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Other ad‑hoc tasks as requested by key stakeholders/line manager

Manufacturing Operative Applicants

Essential requirements

• 2 Years Accounting experience
• Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organisation and administrative skills and an ability to prioritise tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve process and make efficiencies
• The ability to problem‑solve and think on your feet Self‑motivated with a positive approach
• Initiate, execute and embrace new methods of work and projects
• A quick learner who's flexible and willing to help where needed
• Ability to initiate and achieve challenging targets and work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative and manage own workload
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, but confident approach
• Team player

Desirable Requirements

• Industry Experience, preferred
• Cost Accounting Experience, preferred
• Experience in the kitchen manufacturing industry