KCR Solutions are delighted to be partnering with an excellent client in Cramlington to recruit a Management Accountant. This pivotal role is responsible for producing accurate monthly reporting, delivering meaningful financial analysis, and providing robust support across a growing SME. The successful candidate will take ownership of the month-end process, budgeting and forecasting cycles, cash flow management, and financial controls, while working closely with operational teams to enhance performance and inform commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Complete month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Assist with the production of annual budgets and regular forecasts
• Analyse variances between actuals, budget, and forecast
• Work with non-finance stakeholders to support operational decision-making
• Provide financial analysis for pricing, margins, and cost control
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts
• Support working capital management, debtors, creditors and stock
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and reporting processes
• Support implementation of new systems or process improvements
• Ensure accurate data capture and reporting efficiency
• Support year-end accounts preparation and liaison with external accountants/auditors
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory submissions
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements

The role will suit someone actively studying towards CIMA, ACA, ACCA or QBE, with a good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems. Previous SME experience would be an advantage.