Commercial Accountant in Alnwick

Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working on an exclusive and retained basis to appoint a Commercial Accountant on a permanent basis for a global leading organisation called William Hackett.

Location: Alnwick

Package: Competitive basic + package

Overview of the role:

The role will support both the financial control and commercial decision-making functions of the business by combining core management accounting responsibilities with a strong focus on commercial analysis. They will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, including reconciliations, accruals, forecasts, and management accounts, while also providing insight into performance, profitability, and risk. By working closely with business leaders, the role will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and investment appraisal, as well as supporting bids, pricing decisions, and contract reviews. This position is designed to act as a bridge between finance and the wider business, delivering high-quality financial information and analysis that enables informed decision-making and drives sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Financial Control and Transactions

• Process foreign supplier payments and ensure accurate payment loading into the bank.
• Schedule urgent or manual payments where required and ensure proper authorisation.
• Raise and issue sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
• Perform regular reconciliations, including bank-to-accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain the Chart of Accounts, ensuring suspense accounts and coding are reviewed and cleared.
• Monitor goods received not invoiced (GRNI), preparing reports and clearing balances monthly.
• Calculate stock in transit and process related journal postings.
• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and management recharges.
• Record stock movements and ensure provisions are recognised as required.

• Prepare and distribute the Weekly Sales Flash File to provide timely performance updates.
• Produce monthly management reports, including P&L, cash flow, and KPI reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyse variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, providing clear explanations to stakeholders.
• Report results by cost centre, project, and product/service line to support business decision-making.
• Track and report on sales growth, margin by product group, and customer profitability trends.
• Provide leadership team with insights and analysis to support day-to-day decision-making.
• Build the annual budget in collaboration with business managers and update rolling forecasts on a regular basis.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts and communicate updates to leadership.

• Support bids and pricing decisions through margin analysis and profitability reviews.
• Review customer contracts and assist in structuring commercial deals.
• Model business cases for new projects and investments, highlighting key risks and returns.
• Perform investment appraisals using ROI, NPV, and IRR to support capital expenditure and project decisions.
• Assess profitability by product, service, or customer segment to inform strategic choices.

• Work with auditors by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and explanations as requested.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have:

• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse profitability, pricing, and investment opportunities.
• Experience in preparing and interpreting financial and management reports (P&L, cash flow, KPIs).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to model business cases and assess ROI, NPV, and IRR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial models) and confidence using accounting/ERP systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with financial data.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to improving processes.
• Experience of working with auditors and understanding of audit requirements.
• Knowledge of tax compliance and handling queries from authorities (desirable).
• Team player with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support decision-making.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude with a focus on delivering high-quality work.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.