Management Accountant (FTC) Job Description: Reporting to the Country R2R Manager, the Management Accountant will support the lead in delivering the monthly management reporting schedules, Statutory accounts and key statistical analysis for the Entities within the structural region. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Local country finance leads delivering accurate and insightful data to help support key decision making and strategy development. This role will provide the opportunity to work across many areas of finance and receive exposure to senior finance & functional leaders, representing a great platform for developing a career at Sage. This is a secondment till September 2026, hybrid working, 3 days per week in our Newcastle office. Key Responsibilities: Summary of the Role In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis for the business. You’ll support both management accounts and statutory reporting, helping to maintain strong internal controls and providing valuable insights that drive informed decisions. Collaboration is central—you’ll work closely with regional finance teams, external auditors, and internal stakeholders across the business. What I Will Be Doing You’ll assist in preparing monthly group management accounts, providing analysis and commentary on trends and key movements. Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations will be part of your day-to-day alongside supporting with periodic balance sheet reviews to ensure internal controls are operated and maintained, and supporting local FCs with budgeting and forecasting. On the statutory reporting side, you’ll help produce financial statements, coordinate with auditors, and provide necessary documentation for audits and tax returns. Building strong relationships with regional teams and global departments, such as Tax, Treasury, and Technical Accounting, will be essential to ensuring compliance and accuracy. What We Are Looking For We’re looking for someone with a solid understanding of financial reporting and analysis, strong attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills. You’ll need to be a team player who thrives on collaboration, communicates well, and can build strong relationships across different teams. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and ensuring compliance with deadlines, this role will suit you perfectly. A background in audit, statutory reporting, or management accounts would be a strong advantage. Desired qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMA part qualified or equivalent. Function: Finance Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Newcastle Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.