Management Accountant

Management Accountant (12 Month Maternity Cover Role)

Teesside | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you a driven Management Accountant looking for a high‑impact opportunity within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment? We're partnering with a respected organisation based in Teesside to recruit a Management Accountant for a 12‑month maternity cover, offering a pivotal role within the finance team and genuine exposure to senior stakeholders.

Following a successful probationary period, you'll enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, alongside a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

What You Can Look Forward To as Management Accountant

As a key member of the finance function, you'll play a critical role in delivering accurate financial insight and supporting strategic decision‑making across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the monthly preparation and reporting of financial performance, including analysis, interpretation and clear commentary against budget and forecast.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and conducting balance sheet reviews with the finance team
• Supporting the monthly forecast process and contributing to the creation of the annual budget
• Working closely with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to ensure timely resolution of queries and issues
• Providing departments with clear, insightful financial data to support informed business decisions, including interpretation and explanation where required
• Supporting both internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout

Your Profile as Management Accountant

We're looking for a confident, detail‑focused finance professional who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a collaborative environment:

• Part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience within a busy finance function
• Up‑to‑date IFRS knowledge
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• SAP ERP experience preferred
• Strong analytical capability with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities in a fast‑moving environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to non‑finance stakeholders

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high‑visibility role where your contribution will truly matter. You'll gain valuable experience, broaden your commercial exposure and work within a supportive and forward‑thinking finance team.If you're ready to make an impact and develop your career in a challenging and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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