Robert Half
Company Accountant

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Company Accountant - 12-month FTC - Newcastle upon Tyne - up to £55k - Hybrid
Robert Half is delighted to be partnered with a leading infrastructure and services business to recruit for a Company Accountant. This organisation operates within a complex, regulated environment, delivering essential services through long-term commercial partnerships. They offer a collaborative working culture where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance, governance, and strategic decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or nearly qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, taking ownership of the accounting function for a portfolio of business activities. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering accurate management and statutory reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. The role would suit someone who enjoys a broad accounting position, can work independently, and is comfortable managing deadlines in a commercially focused environment.
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Key Details:
- Job Title: Company Accountant
- Salary: £48k - £55k, DOE
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
- Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
- Opportunity for a longer-term permanent position
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and financial commentary.
- Support the delivery of statutory accounts and act as a key contact during audit processes.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.
- Manage general ledger activities, ensuring transactions, journals, reconciliations, and reporting are completed accurately.
- Prepare VAT, tax-related information, and other statutory financial submissions.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls.
- Support technical accounting requirements and provide insight on complex accounting matters.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, external advisors, and key financial stakeholders.


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Required Experience:
- Qualified or nearly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Strong experience across management accounting and financial reporting.
- Confident preparing statutory accounts and supporting audit processes.
- Good understanding of accounting standards and financial controls.
- Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse financial data effectively.
- Experience within infrastructure, construction, regulated services, or similar sectors would be advantageous.
- Previous exposure to complex accounting environments would be beneficial but is not essential.
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
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