Mid-Level Management Accountant - Newcastle upon Tyne - Financial Reporting

Are you looking to start your career as a Mid-Level Management Accountant - Newcastle upon Tyne - Financial Reporting in Newcastle upon Tyne? Document Risk Solutions (DRS) is currently hiring local talent for this Mid-Level Management Accountant - Newcastle upon Tyne - Financial Reporting role!

About us

DRS is a legal consultancy specialising in commercial contracts relating to derivatives, financing and professional agreements. Trusted by banks, asset managers, hedge funds and trading firms across the globe, we provide solutions that deliver rapid and efficient negotiation and remediation of document portfolios.

Established in 2009, we have approximately 100 members of staff, operating both on-site and off-site from our bright and modern offices in London and Newcastle. Our market-leading team is led by our directors who all have extensive legal and industry expertise within financial services. We’re now establishing a base in Malaysia to work with existing and new clients across the Asia-Pacific region. Led by one of our existing senior team, we’re building on the strength of our existing business to develop a new and exciting offering for our clients.

We are already one of the UK’s largest providers of outsourced contract management services to the financial services industry. Our new base aims to provide us with a truly global reach.

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Management Accountant to support the Head of Finance across core finance operations, including month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, and systems/process improvements.

This is a key role within a growing, multi-entity business, where you will take ownership of financial processes across 4 entities. You will play a critical part in shaping a scalable, efficient, and future-proof finance function, with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Month-End & Management Accounting

·        Prepare flash trading reports journals by working day 3

·        Lead the month-end close process across multiple entities

·        Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and month end journals (accruals, prepayments, deferred income, fixed assets, project costs allocations)

·        Managing intercompany transactions and balances reconciliations

·        Assisting with payroll & pension preparation and submission to HMRC and pension provider

·        Managing and monitoring staff shared budgets: employee social funds, solicitors study fees, travel & subsistence, marketing spend

·        Managing incoming finance inboxes

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

·        Oversee & provide cover for accounts payable function (non-direct report), including:

·        Processing purchases invoices, contractor invoices, expenses & credit cards transaction

·        Bank reconciliations

·        Managing supplier invoice approval workflow, including setting up and updating approval limits and credentials

·        Preparation of weekly credit control reports

Financial Operations & Controls

·        Manage credit card processes & card holders limits

·        Preparing VAT returns quarterly and bi-monthly for review

·        Submission of invoice financing notifications

·        Assisting with annual budgets and quarterly forecast preparation

·        Prepare year end files and support for review for 4 entities

·        Assisting with payroll year end close and reporting

·        Preparing P11Ds and PSA reconciliations for review

·        Assisting with client onboarding process

·        Assisting with cash flow forecast

Systems & Process Improvement

·        Support ongoing finance transformation initiatives, including automation and reporting enhancements

·        Assist in building financial dashboard robust reports and analysis across all entities

·        Help implement scalable processes and robust financial controls

About You

·        Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA/CIMA preferred)

·        Minimum 3+ years’ finance experience, including 2+ years in management accounting

·        Experience working in multi-entity environments

·        Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail

·        Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and as part of a team

·        Experience in using accounting software package: Xero

·        Advanced Excel.

Why Join Us?

·        Exposure to multi-entity and high-growth operations

·        Involvement in system implementations and automation projects

·        A collaborative environment with strong leadership support

Our Culture

We pride ourselves on cultivating an informal working environment by having accessible senior ma

Benefits

• Education Support
• Flexible Hours
• Performance Bonus
• Training Budget

This Mid-Level Management Accountant - Newcastle upon Tyne - Financial Reporting position is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at Document Risk Solutions (DRS). Apply today via Placed!