Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE27)

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established logistics and warehousing business based in Newcastle upon Tyne, employing over 100 staff and operating across the UK. They have built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality transport and distribution services to a diverse customer base.

As the business continues to grow and evolve, significant investment is being made into strengthening the finance function to better support operational performance and strategic decision-making. A key focus is the adoption of modern systems, automation, and AI-driven tools to improve the speed, accuracy, and value of financial reporting and insight.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Management Accountant to play a pivotal role within the organisation, working closely with senior leadership while helping shape the future of finance within the business.

The Role

Alongside core accounting responsibilities, you will lead initiatives focused on process improvement, systems development, automation, and the implementation of AI-enabled workflows.

This position is ideal for someone who combines strong accounting expertise with a passion for technology, continuous improvement, and driving business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines
• Deliver clear, timely, and actionable management information (MI)
• Analyse profitability across transport, warehousing, and key contracts
• Work with management to identify, implement, and optimise accounting systems and tools
• Drive the adoption of automation and AI to improve reporting efficiency and insight
• Improve reporting timelines, consistency, and data quality
• Support cashflow management and forecasting
• Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers and improve margins
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop and mentor junior finance staff
• Review and enhance financial processes and controls
• Provide commercial insight to support strategic business decisions

About You

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Strong background in management accounts and financial reporting
• Experience or a genuine interest in systems improvement, automation, or AI tools within finance
• Previous experience within logistics, transport, warehousing, or other operationally focused businesses is advantageous
• Proven ability to improve reporting quality and delivery timelines
• Commercially minded with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful business insight
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting systems (Sage experience preferred)

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to modernise and help shape the finance function through technology and AI
• Clear progression pathway into a senior finance leadership position
• Direct exposure to senior management and strategic decision-making
• Autonomy to implement new ideas, systems, and process improvements
• Stable and successful business with strong operational foundations
• Competitive salary of up to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience

If you are an experienced accounting professional looking for a role where you can combine strong financial management with innovation and business improvement, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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