Management Accountant

Location Redcar
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Contact name: Emily Watson

Contact email: emily@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23793
Published: 27 days ago

We are working with a well-established and growing organisation who are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Management Accountant to oversee the day-to-day finance function and support operational decision-making through accurate reporting and strong financial controls.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME environment and taking ownership of core accounting processes while supporting continuous improvement across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting packs

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis

  • Maintain robust financial controls and oversee day-to-day ledger activities

  • Review bank reconciliations, payment runs, VAT returns, and statutory submissions

  • Monitor debtor balances and support effective credit control processes

  • Assist with year-end audit preparation and compliance requirements

  • Supervise and support an Administration Assistant within the finance function

  • Partner with operational teams and senior management to provide financial insight and improve processes

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role

  • Strong knowledge of management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting

  • Good understanding of credit control and cash flow management

  • Experience supporting or supervising junior team members

  • Proficient in Excel and accounting software

  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Desirable

  • ACCA/CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience

  • Experience working within an SME or multi-entity environment

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a stable and growing business

  • Broad and varied finance role with operational involvement

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative working environment

  • Scope to contribute to process improvements and business efficiency initiatives