Management Accountant

Management Accountant Permanent Position Gateshead Competitive Salary + Benefits We are working with a well-established international manufacturing organisation with a strong presence in the Northeast, seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their Finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a dynamic and commercially focused business, taking ownership of key financial processes while contributing to reporting improvements, financial controls and business performance. About the Company With a phenomenal global reach, this business is passionate about employee satisfaction and encourages personal development at all levels. Company benefits include; * Excellent holiday allowance (up to 39 days) * A great pension scheme * Better health at work initiatives * Subsidised canteen * Private medical insurance The Role Reporting into the Finance team, the Management Accountant will take ownership of core management accounting responsibilities, including: * Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reporting * Preparing and posting journals and supporting month-end accounting activities * Balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are controlled, accurate and audit-ready * Supporting budgeting, forecasting and rolling projections with detailed commentary * Variance analysis, performance reporting and investigation of key cost drivers * Supporting inventory, stock and WIP reporting, year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting * Reviewing and improving finance processes, controls and reporting procedures About You We are looking for a proactive and commercially aware Management Accountant who is keen to develop within a busy and evolving finance environment: * Part-qualified or fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent, although relevant experience will also be considered * Previous experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar management accounting role * Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a product-based environment would be advantageous * Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail * Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems * ERP/MRP system experience would be beneficial * Interest in reporting, systems development and continuous improvement * Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders * Proactive, inquisitive and solution-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership of responsibilities