Company Accountant

Company Accountant – Management Accountant – Newcastle – Cobalt Business Exchange
£40,000 – £45,000, plus benefits and annual bonus.
A property development and investment group with developments in the Northeast and Midlands and investment properties in the North East including serviced offices and estate and building service charges. The directors are looking for a management accountant to join their sales and administration team in Newcastle as they relocate accounting operations from their London office. This provides the appointed individual with an exciting opportunity to develop the existing team and processes with direct reporting to the directors. A stand-alone accountancy role to be the eyes and ears and update the Directors on what the numbers actually mean!

We are looking for someone who can identify the strengths and fragilities of an SME business. Solid, self-starter – stand-alone – Full time position on Newcastle.

Sup Solo account’s role – Solid setup – Great stability – ideally with experience of Xero accounting software

Be the go-to person monthly management accounts, VAT returns, cashflow, and keeping the directors updated on what the numbers really mean!
Get started September 2025, speak to Jess @ Duval for more info!

The role in brief:

• Lead and manage the finance and accounting function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Assisting admin team in processing of sales and purchase invoices.
• Maintenance of accurate bank records and cash management including cashflow control and reporting.
• Preparation of accurate, monthly management accounts.
• Posting of prepayments, accruals and other month end journal entries.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining records relating to VAT and completion of VAT returns.
• Manage the year end statutory audit and accounts process and liaise with external accountants.
• Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast setting process.
• Preparation of monthly management reports.
• Supporting the maintenance and development of the financial and management reporting systems.
• Support the financial elements of new and ongoing property development and management projects.

This is superbly stable role for someone who’s confident, capable, and ready to own the accounts function of a successful property group. Solo role.