Commercial Management Accountant

Your new companyA well-established and growing business, is seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to join its Head Office finance team based in Darlington.This role offers genuine ownership and accountability, ideal for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys getting into the detail while also influencing operational performance. You will have full ownership of the accounts, undertaking end-to-end management accounts prep, acting as a trusted finance partner to operational stakeholders and playing a key role in driving efficiencies and, in turn, profitability.Your new roleReporting into an experienced Finance leadership team, this is a broad, practical role combining core management accounting with commercial insight and stakeholder engagement.Key responsibilities include:Full ownership of PandLs and balance sheetsPreparation and posting of monthly journals, including accruals and prepaymentsReconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepanciesSupporting month-end close and production of monthly management accountsDetailed variance analysis against budget and forecastSupporting "what if" scenario modelling and forecastingPartnering with Account Directors and operational managers, translating financial data for non-finance managers/stakeholdersAttending monthly dashboard reviews and performance callsSupporting budgeting, forecasting and year-end processesThe role combines analytical work with hands-on tasks and requires someone comfortable rolling up their ..... full job details .....