Management Accountant

Extension Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant to join a growing business in the architecture and design sector. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of management accounting experience. Responsibilities include financial management, budgeting, and reporting. Benefits include flexible hours, extensive holiday, and life assurance, offering a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Real Living Wage Employer

Flexible Hours

25 days holiday plus BH, birthday leave and volunteering leave

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Hub

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in management accounting, ideally in professional services or construction.
• Proactive, organised, and able to thrive in a small-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Oversee invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Xero proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a creative and growing business in the architecture and design sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant who wants to combine hands-on accounting with strategic input in a dynamic environment.

About The Business

This is a forward-thinking and environmentally conscious business. With a strong commitment to sustainability and high standards of delivery, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation at an exciting stage of development.

Benefits include:

• Real Living Wage Employer
• Flexible Hours
• 25 days holiday plus BH, birthday leave and volunteering leave
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing Hub
• Long Service Awards

Key Responsibilities:

As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of financial management, reporting, and controls. You ll prepare accurate monthly management accounts, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and provide insight into project profitability.

• Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reporting.
• Maintain ledgers, WIP accounting, and project cost tracking.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Oversee invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and process improvements.

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years experience in management accounting, ideally in professional services or construction.
• Proficient in Xero and Excel, with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive, organised, and able to thrive in a small-company environment.

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