Further Information MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTFULL-TIME • PERMANENT
SALARY: £39,462
Redheugh House, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees.
Job reference: 791
A fantastic opportunity to shape financial insights within our thriving leisure trust, using your expertise to support healthier, more active communities. Join our dynamic Finance team in this key role, driving performance across our diverse portfolio of leisure venues.
THE COMPANY
Tees Active is a forward-thinking charitable leisure trust that invests ‘every single penny’ of profit into providing a variety of exciting and rewarding leisure activities, to enable the local community to lead a healthier, happier and more active life.
Based in the community, our modern facilities, including state-of-the-art fitness clubs, an international standard White-Water Centre and the North East’s leading Ice Arena, provide the perfect environment for Tees Active to promote physical activity with the aim of inspiring active lifestyles, improving health and wellbeing and building stronger communities.
With over 250 team members Tees Active are committed to workforce training and personal development and the successful candidate will apply their knowledge, experience and training to play an integral part in the future success of Tees Active.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Management Accountant to support the effective and efficient operation of our financial function. This is a key role within the Finance Team, providing accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis and insight across all our venues and service areas. Responsibilities include:
1. Coordinating monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and full month-end support.
2. Working closely with budget holders to review performance and strengthen financial control.
3. Supporting preparation of annual accounts, year-end audit information and compliance activities.
4. Producing ad-hoc financial reports, forecasts and performance analysis for the Leadership team.
5. Preparing annual budgets, periodic outturns, and assisting with medium-term financial planning.
6. Reconciling payroll and preparing payments to HMRC and pension providers.
7. Maintaining The Fixed Asset registers and support capitalisation, depreciation and VAT returns.
8. Contributing to cash-flow projections, bank reconciliations and financial systems administration.
9. Providing financial training and guidance to colleagues across the business.
ABOUT YOU
You will be an organised, proactive Finance professional with a strong eye for detail. You will be qualified or part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) with at least two years’ management accounts experience and demonstrable analytical, communication and IT skills (including advanced Excel).
You will have full, valid driving licence and access to a car.
The post is subject to a satisfactory standard DBS check.
BENEFITS
As part of the Tees Active team, you will gain access to a variety of team benefits that you can enjoy throughout your time with us – it’s one of the ways we show how much we value you and your role within the organisation. Team benefits are split into two areas, MyPERKS and MyHEALTH.
10. Free or discounted activities for you to keep active with Tees Active*
11. Discount on various Tees Active activities for your immediate family to enjoy
12. Discount with local businesses and services
13. Recruitment referral incentive scheme
14. A range of health and wellbeing services to keep you at your fit and healthy best*
15. Access to exclusive rewards and discounts with over 500 national big brand retailers*
* The above benefits vary depending on whether you are applying for a contracted or casual role.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
For information, contact Rachel Eastwood, telephone 01642 527268.
For further enquiries please contact
TO APPLY
To be part of this successful organisation, please download an application via
Closing date: 20 February 2026
Interview Date: 3 March 2026
Please quote Job Reference: 791
Completed applications should be uploaded via the apply link at or to or by post to: HR Team, Redheugh House, 3rd Floor, Thornaby Place, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6SG.
C.V.s will not be considered.
If we have not contacted you within 6 weeks of the closing date, we would thank you for your interest in the vacancy but on this occasion your application will not be progressed.