Your new company Are you a part-qualified or newly-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career? 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 part-qualified (or newly qualified) accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays