Job Description

The Role

The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting financial decision-making across the business. This includes producing accurate financial reports, managing budgets, and working closely with the Governance team to ensure compliance and strategic alignment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, particularly in Sage200 and Microsoft Excel and demonstrate a proactive approach to financial systems and process improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial commentary. Support budgeting and forecasting cycles. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Partner with the Governance team to ensure quality and security compliance and contribute to policy development. Assist in cash flow management and financial planning. Provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. Develop and maintain excel-based models and reports for financial analysis. Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors as required. Assist in upskilling other members of the finance team on an ongoing basis.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within an MSP or technology-driven SME. Strong working knowledge of Sage200 and proficiency in Microsoft office suite, including Excel pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. A recognised professional accounting qualification AAT Level 4 minimum Knowledge of UK accounting standards and VAT regulations.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience in financial system migration or implementation projects. Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. Experience working with governance, compliance, or risk teams. Familiarity with MSP business models and service-based revenue recognition. Working towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Key Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication: You can clearly explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences alike, both in writing and conversation. Collaborative Mindset: You enjoy working as part of a team and are always willing to share your knowledge and support your colleagues. Strong Prioritisation: You can effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment, from long-term projects to urgent incidents. Professionalism & Stakeholder Management: You are comfortable and professional when interacting with internal clients, inspiring confidence and trust. Analytical & Inquisitive: You have a curious mind and a passion for problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail.

Salary Band

32 - 40 depending on skills, qualifications and experience

Reporting Line

Reports to: Head of Finance

Works closely with: Governance Team, Sales Team, Service Managers and Department Managers

Who are ITPS?

We're experts in solving complex business problems through intelligent and secure IT implementation that protects and transforms organisations, helping them to grow. We embrace innovation and drive change, bringing new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking as a trusted IT partner.

With 26 years of experience, we partner with companies across the public and private sector to deliver data centre, cyber security, cloud, data and analytics, network services and managed services solutions.

Our highly accredited and experienced engineering teams combined with our strategic relationships with partners such as Microsoft and Cisco, mean that our customers trust us to simplify the complexity of IT and deliver benefits that make them more agile, competitive and resilient. Our vision is a world in which technology makes lives easier, society fairer and our planet greener.

Employee Benefits

A clearly defined training and progression plan 27 days annual leave & your birthday off work Annual pay reviews Hybrid/flexible working (3 days office/2 days home) Enhanced sick pay benefit (4 months full pay) Enhanced maternity leave benefit (4 months full pay) Enhanced paternity leave benefit (2 weeks full pay) Salary Sacrifice pension scheme match funded by the company up to 7% Salary sacrifice schemes - Cycle to Work, Tech & Home Scheme and Electric Car Lease Scheme Perkbox membership and Costco card Fresh fruit, snacks, soft drinks and a commercial coffee machine provided
Why not apply and find out more about this opportunity to work for a forward thinking tech company?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 32,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Will you now, or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the UK? Do you live within easy commuting distance of County Durham as the role is office based?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chester-le-Street DH2 1AQ