Your new companyLarge multi-faceted organisation based in Newcastle with an inclusive and collaborative culture and genuine opportunities for career progression.Your new roleThis is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with an immediate start and manage a newly formed team of finance professionals until January 2026. As a qualified accountant, you will have excellent technical capability, a high degree of competence in financial systems and be comfortable managing the day-to-day requirements and one-to-ones of a newly formed team of seven accountants. You will have the ability to ensure the organisation's revenue and capital resources are used effectively and efficiently, and related financial systems and controls are operating efficiently and effectively, seeking opportunities to improve these where you can.Your main accountabilities will be in preparing revenue and capital budgets, including identifying and estimating cost pressures, and providing input to theAnnual budget and medium-term financial plan. Additionally, monitoring and controlling revenue and capital budgets, including providing input to specific legislative requirements and reports. You will be maintaining divisional cash limits and trading targets, alongside accurate accounting records.A key part of your role will be ensuring the financial systems are operating effectively and maintaining sound systems of internal financial control, demonstrating an understanding of and applying external financial reporting requirements as part of the production of the statement of accounts. You will work with senior directors providing sound financial guidance and explanations around reasons for any variances as well as supporting efficiency and transformation work across the organisation - producing and analysing detailed statistical and management information from a range of sources, and completing government returns and claims.What you'll need to succeedAs a qualified accountant (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA), you will also have detailed knowledge of financial planning and monitoring frameworks and processes, as well as experience of preparing and/or monitoring complex revenue budgets, as well as experience of interpreting and correctly applying complex technical requirements, legislation and/or grant conditions, presenting complex financial information in user-friendly formats and providing tailored financial advice and developing innovative solutions in line with client requirements. Your highly developed staff management and development skills, competence using financial systems and interpersonal skills will also be essential to succeed in this role. What you'll get in returnFlexible working options available, hybrid working, generous holiday and pensions and a friendly and collaborative team.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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