Management Accountant

Baltic Recruitment are supporting a client based in Newton Aycliffe
, in their recruitment for a proactive and highly motivated Management Accountant to join their busy team. This role is a 3-6 month contract but can progress into a permanent role for the right individual.

The successful candidate will prepare monthly management accounts and be responsible for reporting the financial performance of their Business Unit to various stakeholders across the Group.

• Preparation of accurate and timely management accounts
• Preparation of relevant balance sheet reconciliations, in line with group policy
• Completion of commercial reporting and margin analysis
• Analyse company data and financial information providing financial insight to inform all stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining and developing accurate standard costings for all products
• Undertake product cost variance analysis providing appropriate reporting
• Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Continually be looking to improve all financial and non-financial processes
• Communicate financial results and forecasts in a style appropriate for non-finance stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Other ad‑hoc tasks as requested by key stakeholders/line manager

• 2 Years Accounting experience
• Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organisation and administrative skills and an ability to prioritise tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve process and make efficiencies
• The ability to problem‑solve and think on your feet Self‑motivated with a positive approach
• Initiate, execute and embrace new methods of work and projects
• A quick learner who's flexible and willing to help where needed
• Ability to initiate and achieve challenging targets and work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative and manage own workload
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, but confident approach
• Team player

• Industry Experience, preferred
• Cost Accounting Experience, preferred
• Experience in the kitchen manufacturing industry