management accountant

Hi, we’re GPG!

Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is an international energy procurement specialist and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purchasing their energy contracts.

We set up comprehensive strategies for organisations to procure their energy contracts; negotiate contracts with energy suppliers; introduce and operate risk management frameworks; collect, check, and analyse invoices; and calculate organisations’ GHG emissions and carbon footprints.

Our consultancy is supported by our unique ClearVUE platform that brings together and visualises information from a global energy portfolio down to the last detail - helping our clients work towards their Net Zero goals and ensuring compliance with climate-related legislation.

Join our global family, with modern and vibrant offices in the UK, France, Malta, India, and Italy. Be part of a team that’s leading the way in energy consultancy and helping businesses make informed decisions about their energy consumption.

What is the job about?

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation by leading the Management Accounts team in the production of the monthly management accounts and other team accountabilities as set out below.

What exactly will you do?

Team & Line Management

• Managing, mentoring, and developing two Assistant Management Accountants and a Finance Assistant
• Working alongside and liaising with other teams, finance, and non-finance.

Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, with insightful commentary and analysis.
• Production of the Group consolidated accounts
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of any issues
• Monthly reporting of key KPIs
• Assist the Finance Manager in areas such as forecasting.

VAT

• Processing and submission of quarterly VAT returns in the UK and Malta

Other & Ad Hoc

• Liaising and assisting with external auditors
• Liaising with the French accountant in the Paris office
• Provide advice to the purchase ledger department regarding invoice GL coding
• Operate and improve internal controls within the finance function
• Financial analysis and project work
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested.

What we’re looking for

Personal Attributes

You will need to be energetic, punctual, proactive, and dependable with the ability to lead, guide, and motivate others towards achievement.

• Self-starter
• Resilient
• Hard working
• Flexible mindset and can-do attitude

Experience

Essential

• Newly/Fully Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA
• Experience of meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent excel skills

Desirable

• Experience of SAP By design
• International company experience

What’s in it for you?

• SALARY: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
• HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (flexibility required)
• LOCATION: Gateshead
• HOLIDAYS: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays including additional time off in December
• CONTRACT: Permanent

Diversity in our heritage, inclusion in our future

We do our utmost at Northern Gas and Power, part of Global Procurement Group (GPG) to value our People for who they truly are. We want all our colleagues to feel free to be themselves at work.

Our People Strategy reflects our vision of an attractive and diverse organisation. Between all our companies, our colleagues make up over 30 nationalities from five countries around the globe.

We’re building a welcoming workplace where we recognise, respect, and celebrate each other’s stories. Be part of our story. Be you at NGP. #BeYouAtNGP