Company Accountant

Overview

In this interim Company Accountant role, you will prepare and review financial statements, maintain the general ledger, and manage month- and year-end closes. You’ll support budgeting and forecasting, monitor cash flow, and ensure tax compliance while liaising with external auditors. You’ll contribute to process improvements within the Accounting & Finance function in a large, well-established organisation in Newcastle. This position offers a stable long-term contract and opportunities to develop within a professional environment.

Pay / Benefits

• long fixed-term contract
• salary GBP 50,000
• opportunities for development
• supportive and professional environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Maintain and oversee the general ledger
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
• Collaborate with internal teams on budgeting and forecasting
• Monitor cash flow and provide updates to management
• Ensure tax compliance and liaise with external auditors
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting tasks

Key requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Proven experience in financial reporting and general ledger management
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organisation
• Accounting software
• Microsoft Excel

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