Management Accountant Finance

About Us

Advance Northumberland is a “place shaping” one stop shop focused almost exclusively on regenerating Northumberland. Our people are our core competence, with a diverse skills mix, they form several discrete specialised business units, enabling us to deliver some of the most visionary and transformational projects.

Whether its support and funding for new and developing businesses, the remediation of challenging brownfield sites, building of large-scale manufacturing units, delivering new purpose-built offices, delivery of major town centre redevelopments, including complex retail developments, leisure facilities or the delivery of high-quality market sale and affordable housing it can all be found in this unique regeneration company.

We work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, delivering positive physical and economic development.  Focusing on the needs and aspirations of the county, addressing economic, housing and infrastructure challenges whilst capitalising on Northumberland’s significant assets and opportunities. We deliver a comprehensive regeneration capability to improve the County’s economic prosperity, regenerate communities, improve liveability and create a more connected and aspirational County.

In doing so, we will support a broader county-wide assets-based approach to promote economic growth and an improved quality of life for its communities. Building on the opportunities emerging from the Combined Authority’s initiatives to enhance its regeneration impact, taking its lead from Northumberland County Council, and working in collaboration with key partners.

The Finance team is central to our activities, supporting the business to ensure we manage all financial transactions in a timely and efficient manner, providing reports and analysis of transactions for a diverse business.

The role of Management Accountant is a new role to enhance the work of the department.

OUR VALUES Our values are at the centre of our activities, linking to our vision to make Northumberland a wonderful place for people to live work and do business.

· Dedication – passionate and tenacious about delivering for Northumberland.

· Honesty – working to the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

· Collaboration – deliver in partnership with Northumberland County Council and organisations across the public and private sectors.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US

We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary and performance related incentive scheme, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle.

Whilst working for us, you are eligible to receive a range of benefits, such as:

Additional Information:

Within the Employee Assistance Programme, you are eligible to receive 24/7 support, GP services, mental health support, dental and optical and other health therapies as well!

On the completion of your probation period, you will have the option to join our Private Healthcare scheme.

You also gain access to our Cash Plan App, which includes discounts and cashback at various top retailers, and free on-site parking at all locations.

Hybrid Working – We offer the capacity to work on a hybrid basis, with three days in the office / on site. Of course, initially you might be in the office more, whilst you get to know your colleagues and our activities in more detail.

THE ROLE

Management Accountant

Salary – £42,000 – £47,000 per annum based on experience.

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team. Our ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, preferably with an audit background.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To prepare, develop and analyse key financial information to ensure that the Advance Northumberland Board, ELT and Heads of departments make well-informed, data driven decisions to ensure future financial stability, growth and profitability.

To establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems, providing high-quality support liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send us your CV, and a letter of application, stating why you want to work for us, and what you would bring to the role. Please also complete the application form Application Form.pdf and send these to workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

For an informal discussion, please contact: Andrew Farrier on 07881511583

Closing date for applications – 5th January 2026 at 10.00am

Interviews will be held on – 12th and 15th January 2026

If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to process your application, please email us at: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Artificial Intelligence

AI can be a useful tool to support your application. All examples and statements within a CV and cover letter must be truthful, accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Applicants may be discounted if any plagiarism is identified within the application.

Job Description and Person Specification

Job title: Management Accountant

Reports to: Financial Controller

Team members: Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Wansbeck Workspace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8QZ

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Preparing monthly management accounts and other financial reports. Presenting reports to senior management to aid with business decision making.

· Controlling income and expenditure within the business and ensuring that expenditure is in line with budgets.

· Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, revised full year forecast and long-term financial plans, incorporating information gathered through in-year variance analysis and commentaries, ensuring spending is kept in line with the budget.

· Work with heads of department to compile strategies that will reduce business costs. Advising on the financial implications of business decisions. Support the management of risk within the business.

· Developing and overseeing financial systems and procedures and identifying opportunities to improve these.

· Communicating with all levels within the organisation and being able to present financial information to non-finance members of staff.

· Advise on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions and preparation of reports for submission to the Audit Committee and Advance Northumberland Board.

· Financial appraisal of new projects, preparation of cash flows, sensitivities analysis and instigating funding drawdowns as and when required.

· Reconciliation of actual spend to programme managers records, and provision of information to the Advance Northumberland Group and external stakeholders as appropriate.

· Support the preparation of in-year and year-end periodic financial statements including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cashflow statements and associated notes for inclusion within board reports and statutory accounts, ensuring that movements in year are analysed and clearly explained.

· Advise on current business asset valuations, capital projects and investments through analytical qualitative and quantitative techniques.

· Day-to-day management of the finance team, ensuring achievement of KPIs, month-end deadlines, and effective performance management.

Generic Requirements for all colleagues

· Contribute to the creation of a positive culture in line with Advance Northumberland values

· Show commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and ensure this is reflected in all activities

· Ensure a safe and sustainable working environment is promoted across the business

· Contribute to the financial performance of the business, in line with role responsibilities

· Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria

· Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

· ACA, ACCA or CIMA professional qualification

· Experience of financial forecasting and management

· People management experience

· Experience of audit processes and reporting

· Experience of tax analysis and compliance

· High level IT skills and ability to interpret data, utilising technology to visualise data effectively

It would be good but not essential if you also have:

· Experience of using Sage Intacct software