Management Accountant - would suit 1st time mover from Practice

Management Accountant, near Bishop Auckland, circa £45,000

Your new company
Are you a part-qualified or newly-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career?
This role is ideal for a FIRST TIME MOVER FROM PRACTICE.
A well-established, successful organisation based in County Durham is seeking a Management Accountant to join their head office team and support key financial operations across the group.
Your new role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.
Responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Calculating accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
• Maintaining fixed asset registers
• Producing variance analysis and commentary for management packs
• Assisting with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Supporting product costing and profitability analysis within the manufacturing division
• Contributing to year-end statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
• Submitting VAT returns and statistical data to relevant authorities
• Supporting senior management with ad hoc financial analysis and decision-making
• Enhancing reporting processes and ERP system functionality

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or nearing completion of your qualifications, with experience in monthly management accounting, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing setting. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems are essential. You'll be a proactive team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, eager to grow your career in a collaborative environment.

What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team where your input will be valued and your development encouraged. You'll benefit from a competitive salary, excellent career progression prospects, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing business.
In addition to the above, you will also receive:

• Study support
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• The opportunity to fish early on a Friday!

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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