Management Accountant

Progression to Financial Controller Are you a Management Accountant looking for genuine progression, not just a title change on paper? This is an opportunity to join a well-established SME in the Newark area with a £6m turnover, working closely with an experienced Finance Controller and Operations Director in a hands-on, commercially focused finance environment. The business operates across multiple divisions including engineering projects, maintenance services, and product sales – meaning no two days in finance are the same. You’ll be stepping into a key role supporting the finance function day-to-day, with a clear development pathway into Senior Management Accountant and then Financial Controller. What you’ll be doing: You’ll be fully involved in all areas of the finance function, including: * Sales and purchase ledger management * Bank reconciliations and cash postings * Expenses processing and general bookkeeping * Supporting month-end processes including accruals and prepayments * Assisting with management accounts preparation * Maintaining the fixed asset register * Working across a Sage 50 environment and an in-house order processing system This is a “hands-on” role – ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail but also wants exposure to the wider commercial picture. What we’re looking for: * Experience in a Management Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant role * Strong understanding of core accounting processes and month-end * Confident working in SME environments where flexibility is key * Experience with Sage 50 (or similar accounting systems) * Someone ambitious who wants a clear route into a Financial Controller position Benefits: * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays * Free on-site parking * Electric vehicle charging points * Healthcare scheme * Stable, supportive SME environment with long-term career development If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely step up, take ownership, and progress quickly into a senior leadership finance position, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for