Management Accountant

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is representing a well-established and growing organisation in the construction sector, seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the finance team. You will prepare management accounts, provide financial analysis, budgets and forecasts, and support strategic decision making.

Working closely with senior leadership and the Finance Controller, you'll drive performance improvements, maintain robust controls, and mentor junior staff while contributing to the

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA accountant.
• Previous experience within a Management Accountant role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and commentary to support business decisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.
• Undertake financial administration, reconciliations and internal audits.
• Assist with external audits and respond to audit queries.
• Work closely with managers across the business to provide financial insight and support.
• Develop and improve financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Monitor income and expenditure against budgets and highlight variances.
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA (part-qualified)

Management accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation within the construction sector for an experienced Management Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to play a key role in supporting business performance, financial planning, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership and the Finance Controller, you'll provide accurate financial insight, drive continuous improvement, and help support the organisation's ongoing growth.

If you're looking for a position where you can make a genuine impact while developing your career within a successful and ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets and forecasts
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and commentary to support business decisions
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes
• Undertake financial administration, reconciliations and internal audits
• Assist with external audits and respond to audit queries
• Work closely with managers across the business to provide financial insight and support
• Develop and improve financial systems, controls and reporting processes
• Monitor income and expenditure against budgets and highlight variances
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Maintain accurate financial records and compliance with company procedures

About You

• Part-qualified or qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA accountant
• Previous experience within a Management Accountant role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• Construction industry experience would be highly advantageous
• Proactive, organised and committed to continuous improvement

What's on Offer

• 50,000 - 55,000 salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation
• Varied and commercially focused accounting role
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development and progression opportunities
• The chance to influence business performance and drive positive change

If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.