We are looking for a Management Account to join our team in Darlington.

As the Management Accountant, you will facilitate the production of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting. Whilst ensuring a number of regional accounts are produced accurately and are distributed to an agreed timeframe.

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Income review - Periodic Fee reconciliations including income adjustments to maintain the accuracy of the management accounts.
• Expense review - Review nominal codes and process any journals required to ensure the accuracy of the accounting process including, but not limited to accruals, prepayments, and year-end adjustments.
• Build relationships with home managers and deal with account queries on a timely basis and in a professional manner. Work with the Finance Business Partner to help with performance improvement within the region.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations - production, review and follow up of any queries to maintain accurate financial position.
• Assist with all people management duties, including but not exclusively; recruitment, training and effective delegation of duties. To be carried out in accordance with the Group policies and procedures.
• To assist with projects for process improvements and for more effective Management Reporting.
• Assist with budgeting process for expenditure.

Selection Criteria

• Fully/Part-Qualified Accountant desirable.
• Previous experience of working in a Management Accountant role.
• Knowledge of accounting terms and concepts, understanding of finance regulations and legislation.
• Organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of finance systems and processes and able to demonstrate forward thinking to improve the function and reporting to the business.
• Ability to develop internal and external business relationships based on mutual respect and professionalism.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to take ownership.
• Previous experience of working in a high volume department.
• Excellent presentation skills

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

• Competitive annual salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Work from home and Office based flexibility
• Free Parking
• Access to excellent training
• Career development opportunities
• Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
• Free onsite parking
• NEST work place pension contributions