Management Accountant in Chester

Management Accountant in Chester

Chester Full-Time 42000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Extension Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Produce monthly management accounts and perform variance analysis and performance reporting.
  • Company: Join a well-established international organisation with a strong presence in the Northeast.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary of £42,000 - £55,000 pro rata and a hybrid working environment.
  • Other info: The position is a 3-month minimum contract based in Gateshead.
  • Why this job: This role offers immediate start and exposure within a large, fast-paced organisation.
  • Qualifications: Candidates must be qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience with advanced Excel skills.

The predicted salary is between 42000 - 55000 £ per year.

We are working with a well‑established international organisation with a strong presence in the Northeast, seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 3‑month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic, commercially focused environment, supporting key financial processes and delivering high‑quality insights to stakeholders.

The Role

  • Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of core management accounting activities, including:
    • Production of monthly management accounts with commentary
    • Variance analysis and performance reporting
    • Budgeting and forecasting support
    • Business partnering with operational stakeholders
    • Balance sheet reconciliations and ledger reviews
    • Supporting continuous improvement across finance processes and systems

About You

  • We're looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented finance professional who can hit the ground running:
    • Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
    • Strong experience in management accounting within a commercial environment
    • Advanced Excel skills (essential)
    • Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI (highly desirable)
    • Exposure to ERP systems (experience with niche/less common systems beneficial)
    • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary circa £42k-£55k (pro rata)
  • Hybrid working environment (3 days in the office / 2 days working from home)
  • Immediate start available
  • Opportunity to gain exposure within a large, fast‑paced organisation

If you're an experienced Management Accountant available at short notice and looking for your next contract role in the Gateshead area, we'd love to hear from you.

Management Accountant in Chester employer: Extension Recruitment

This international organisation is located in Gateshead and offers a competitive salary along with a hybrid working model. The finance team is dynamic and focused on delivering high-quality insights to stakeholders.

Extension Recruitment

Contact Details:

Extension Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Management Accountant in Chester

Management Accounting
Variance Analysis
Performance Reporting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Business Partnering
Balance Sheet Reconciliations