Management Accounts Assistant

Our client is a successful tech scaleup, a cash‑generative SME currently at c.£10m turnover and c.80 staff, looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven owner, supported by a first‑class senior leadership team, including a highly committed and experienced CFO. Growth means we are looking to strengthen the company’s Finance department by appointing a new Management Accounts Assistant.

As Management Accounts Assistant, based at the company's Gateshead headquarters, you’ll assist the company’s Management Accountant in carrying out day-to-day activities of the Finance department, also working closely with the CFO and Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career or simply enjoy the strength and health of one of the region’s most unique and exciting companies.

Your responsibilities as Management Accounts Assistant will include:

• Balance sheet reconciliations including Bank, Supplier and Stock

• Invoice approvals and processing

• Calculating accruals and prepayments

• Maintaining the fixed asset register

• Posting journal entries

• Tracking costs, analysing variances, allocating overheads

• Reporting on waste

• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and budgeting

• Supporting liaison with external with external parties such as HMRC, Auditors, banks and authorities

As Management Accounts Assistant you’ll need:

• Strong varied accounting experience, ideally gained in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable role, preferably including fast-moving, growing, SME exposure

• Manufacturing and service sector experience beneficial

• Qualified to AAT L4 or equivalent – we will consider qualified by experience

• A proactive, diligent and flexible approach

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

• Competent in the use of Xero, Sage or similar – and Excel – with related office and accounting technologies

Rewards and Benefits:

• Basic salary between £30,000 and £35,000 (plus benefits)

• Maximum pay/rewards, dependent on possessing all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications

• Full‑time, permanent role based in Gateshead

• Support with training and development

• Flexibility

• Free parking

• On‑site health facilities, staff events and discounts, training/development and more

Please note:

we review applications on receipt and aim to respond to shortlisted candidates within 5 days. You must have permanent eligibility to work in the UK - no visa opportunities available.

Management Accounts Assistant, Gateshead