Management Accountant

Management Accountant - Temporary to Fixed Term/Permanent - Chester-Le-Street

Job Opportunity: Temporary Management AccountantLocation: Chester-le-Street
Contract: Temporary (Duration negotiable)
Are you a detail-driven Management Accountant with a passion for financial clarity and strategic impact? Our dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Chester-le-Street is seeking a talented individual to join them on a temporary basis to support the finance and governance functions.
Position SummaryAs Temporary Management Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial decision-making across the business. You'll produce accurate financial reports, manage budgets, and collaborate closely with our governance team to ensure compliance and strategic alignment. This role demands strong technical expertise-particularly in Sage 200 and Microsoft Excel-and a proactive mindset toward financial systems and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial commentary
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with precision and timeliness
• Partner with the governance team to uphold quality and security compliance and contribute to policy development.
• Assist in cash flow management and financial planning
• Deliver financial insights to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain Excel-based models and reports for financial analysis
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors as needed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant
• Strong working knowledge of Sage and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear and confident communication skills, especially when translating financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or currently working towards one

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in financial system migration or implementation projects
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• Background in governance, compliance, or risk teams
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and VAT regulations

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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