Assistant Management Accountant

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break.

Location: Head office – 9 Apollo Court, Koppers Way, Monkton Business Park South, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ES

Proposed Start Date: TBC

Contract Type and Duration: Permanent Full Time

Work Arrangement: Initially, this role requires the individual to work on‑site until they have gained confidence in managing the responsibilities, typically by the end of the probation period. After successfully completing the probation period, hybrid working options will be available with a minimum of 3 days working in the office.

Holiday Entitlement: 30 days holiday pro rata.

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to carearers@e-q-s.com.

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated finance professional to join the eQuality Solutions Group as Group Assistant Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who are experiencing high levels of growth and success with genuine opportunities to forge a career within this organisation for the right individual.

The Group Assistant Management Accountant provides a professional, reliable and efficient service to the wider organisation, delivering accurate, timely management information, cost reduction opportunities, whilst ensuring that high levels of quality and performance are maintained. The successful candidate will support the Group Management Accountant in managing the day‑to‑day operations of the finance team. This role will lead in the production of management accounts, KPI reports, quality control of data and internal business relationships. Joining a finance team of eight, the successful applicant must be happy to undertake the administrative elements of an SME finance function as well as possessing the gravitas and expertise to undertake more strategic elements of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• VAT reconciliations and returns.
• Quality checking of processed invoices, bank, etc.
• Checking supplier payment runs.
• Banking reconciliation.
• Preparation and posting of journals.
• Purchase ledger/sales ledger reconciliation/month end reconciliation.
• Cashflow management and forecasting.
• Balance sheet reconciliation.
• Weekly and monthly KPI reporting.
• Process improvements.
• Managing expenses and purchase card processes.
• Team leadership and mentoring to junior team members.
• To assist Head of Finance with a variety of projects.

Who we’re looking for

The successful candidate will be a proactive, forward‑thinking individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a strong sense of commitment to everything they do. They will be an excellent team player with the ability to step into a leadership role when needed. They should possess strong communication skills, be capable of managing workloads and meeting deadlines, and perform well under pressure. A quick learner who embraces challenges and consistently gets the job done; this person will contribute positively to our team’s success. If you have a positive, enthusiastic attitude, a passion for making a difference, and a desire to create a real impact in the lives of disabled people, we’d love to hear from you!

Beneficial Skills / Experience

• Ideally, you will be studying for your professional accountancy qualifications and will have good working knowledge of the full management accounts process.
• Have worked in an acquisitive business.
• Group consolidation experience.
• Microsoft GP Dynamics and Business Central experience.
• Experience of dashboard reporting and analytics, use of Power BI.

Key Competencies we will work with you to develop

• Effective Communication – Clearly and professionally communicate, ensuring transparency, active listening and mutual understanding.
• Adaptability – Stay flexible and solution‑oriented, adjusting to changing priorities and challenges.
• Attention to Detail – Ensure accuracy and quality in all tasks, identifying inconsistencies and striving for excellence.
• Collaboration – Work effectively as part of a team, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Continuous Improvement – Take initiative to enhance processes, embrace innovation and seek growth opportunities.
• Accountability – Take ownership of responsibilities, manage time effectively and uphold high standards of integrity.

Induction

The Group believes its employees are its greatest asset and we believe that a thorough induction process is a vital component of our commitment to training and developing our people. The Groups aim is to support and develop employees in their role so that they feel confident to undertake the responsibilities placed upon them and can therefore ultimately contribute to the success of the Group. Each person has an induction programme, relevant to the specific role, prepared by their Line Manager. The Line Manager will give support and supervision during the induction. A written record will be made to identify the components of the induction and that these have been achieved by the inductee.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates, all ages, those from under‑represented communities and people with diverse experiences and perspectives. We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and accessible recruitment process, ensuring fair opportunities for all. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please let us know – we are here to support you.

Benefits

We offer 30 days’ holiday and an employer’s pension contribution of up to 5% of salary. We also offer a generous well-being and benefits package for all employees upon successful completion of probation, including:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Values

We are looking for a candidate who shares our values…

• Integrity – Be real. We take accountability for our roles.
• Purpose – Recommit to each day to shaping a better future.
• Pride – Care about our work and respect each other as individuals.
• Courage – Dare to be different together.
• Equity – Embrace diversity and cultivate inclusivity in all spaces.