Company Accountant / Management Accountant - Newcastle - Cobalt Business Exchange
Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP45,000, plus benefits and annual bonus.
A property development and investment group with developments in the Northeast and Midlands, and investment properties in the North East, including serviced offices, estate, and building service charges. The directors are seeking a management accountant to join their sales and administration team in Newcastle, as they relocate accounting operations from their London office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop existing team processes with direct reporting to the directors.
This is a stand-alone accountancy role, ideal for someone who can interpret financial data and update the Directors on what the numbers mean!
We are looking for a self-starter who can identify the strengths and weaknesses of an SME business. The position is full-time based in Newcastle.
Key qualities include solid experience, independence, and ideally familiarity with Xero accounting software.
Be the go-to person for monthly management accounts, VAT returns, cash flow, and providing insights to the directors. Start date: September 2025. For more info, get in touch!
Role overview:
* Lead and manage the finance and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
* Assist the admin team with processing sales and purchase invoices.
* Maintain accurate bank records and manage cash flow, including reporting.
* Prepare monthly management accounts.
* Post prepayments, accruals, and other month-end journal entries.
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
* Maintain VAT records and complete VAT returns.
* Manage the year-end statutory audit and liaise with external accountants.
* Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes.
* Prepare monthly management reports.
* Support the development of financial and management reporting systems.
* Contribute to financial aspects of property development and management projects.
This is a stable and rewarding role for a confident, capable individual ready to own the accounts function of a successful property group. It is a solo role.
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