Commercial management accountant

Your newpany

A well‑established and growing business, is seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to join its Head Office finance team based in Darlington.
This role offers genuine ownership and accountability, ideal for amercially minded accountant who enjoys getting into the detail while also influencing operational performance.

You will have full ownership of the accounts, undertaking end-to-end management accounts prep, acting as a trusted finance partner to operational stakeholders and playing a key role in driving efficiencies and, in turn, profitability.

Your new role

Reporting into an experienced Finance leadership team, this is a broad, practical rolebining core management accounting withmercial insight and stakeholder engagement.Key responsibilities include:

Full ownership of P&Ls and balance sheets

Preparation and posting of monthly journals, including accruals and prepayments

Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies

Supporting month-end close and production of monthly management accounts

Detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast

Supporting “what if” scenario modelling and forecasting

Partnering with Account Directors and operational managers, translating financial data for non-finance managers/stakeholders

Attending monthly dashboard reviews and performance calls

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes

The rolebines analytical work with hands-on tasks and requires someonefortable rolling up their sleeves to ensure accuracy and control.

What you'll need to succeed

Ideally qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 3 years' post-qual experience

Strong Excel skills are essential

Genuine passion for getting into the detail

An ability to manage your own workload and deadlines

What you'll get in return

Salary of £50,000

25 days holiday plus the Bank Holidays

Numerous additional benefits including Life Assurance and a well-being platform

Regular team-building events