Management Accountant
Location: Durham | Contract: Full time – Permanent | Hours: 37 per week | Salary: Up to £47,621 per annum (dependent on experience) | Closing Date: 8th July 2026
Overview
Join our Regional and National award‑winning finance team and support the Strategic Finance Team. The Management Accountant will ensure the timely and quality preparation of management information within the finance role.
Responsibilities
- Timely and quality preparation of management information for the Group, including monthly management accounts, budget variance analysis, budget profiling and reforecasting, treasury management, business planning and financial regulatory returns.
- Effective and efficient management of all of the Group’s accounting records in line with statutory obligations and current accounting requirements.
- Provision of effective and efficient management information to the Group.
- Ensuring excellent support services are delivered across all Group departments and external customers, including companies under the Group’s management.
Qualifications
- A recognised professional accounting qualification or equivalent substantial experience.
- Self‑driven and motivated to succeed.
- Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, report writing, time management and problem solving.
- Ability to act as a key member of the Strategic Team, demonstrating leadership, ownership, responsibility, accountability, influence and commitment.
- Customer‑focused and objective‑oriented approach.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) (pro‑rata for part time and fixed term roles).
- Work from home up to 2 days a week.
- Health cash plan membership providing cash‑back – over £1,000 each year – for essential healthcare such as dental, optical, physio and more. Dependent children up to age 21 (or 24 if in full‑time education) may also be covered.
- Access to savings on gym memberships plus cash‑back and discounts on purchases from major retailers including supermarkets, travel, cinema and more.
- Generous pension scheme.
Additional Information
Driving may be required for business purposes. If so, a current and valid driving licence is mandatory.
About Us
We’re committed to helping people in need of housing. Bernicia is one of the North East’s largest and most successful housing providers, building, renting, selling and managing homes for over 60,000 customers. We operate with values that emphasize customer focus, teamwork, accountability, integrity and leadership.
Equal Opportunities
The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities, and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently underrepresented at Bernicia.
Management Accountant in North East employer: Bernicia
Bernicia is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as 28 days of annual leave, health cash plan membership, and access to discounts on various services. Our commitment to professional growth and a culture that values teamwork and integrity makes Bernicia a rewarding place to build a career in the property maintenance and construction sector.
