Elite Consult are recruiting for a Management Account for our client in Darlington.

Our client, a growing and well-established business based in Darlington, is seeking a Part-Time Management Accountant to support their finance function with high-quality insight, reporting, and control.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant who wants to make a real difference in a flexible, part-time role. You’ll work closely with senior management to produce accurate financial reports, support budgeting, and provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts (both individual company accounts and group consolidated)
• Preparation and processing of month end accounting adjustments including accruals, prepayments, depreciation of fixed assets etc.
• Preparation of month end bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data with a view to explaining the rationale behind each balance held
• Fixed assets register management
• Prepare and review monthly Contract Cost statements for live projects
• Analyse Profit and Loss data to identify and explain actual variances to budget in relation to revenue and expenses
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget
• Preparation and analysis of monthly applications for payments and invoicing in relation to reimbursable contracts
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Interact with external auditors in completing audits
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Multi-Currency accounting including recording, reporting, and analysing financial statements in foreign currencies for consolidation into group accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience required for role:

• Full or Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong Knowledge of UK GAAP Accounting Principles including knowledge of Long-Term Contract Accounting under FRS102 (PCM)
• Understanding and knowledge of Multi-Currency, Inter- Company and Group Consolidated accounting
• Strong knowledge of Excel