An engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the team in Andover.Your RoleWhile in this role your duties may include but are not limited to:

Supporting the directors with the provision of relevant and timely financial information to support key decision making
Handling bank reconciliations across multi-currencies
Maintaining the nominal ledgers on Xero
Preparing the monthly management accounts, alongside accruals, prepayments and also depreciation journals
Managing and posting stock purchases
Overseeing the credit control process, providing intervention as needed by the business
Taking ownership of the stock control system integration over to Xero, handling monthly COS adjustments and writing off stock
Ensuring bank payments and payment runs are handled
Undertaking weekly cash flow forecasting
Preparing VAT returns, along with adjustments and PVA statements
Ensuring that Payroll is executed from start to finish and is submitted to HMRC
Submitting pensions via the online portal
Preparing the annual accounts in collaboration with external accountants

You MUST HavePlease apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is required
3+ years of experience within a comparable financial accounting role
Exposure to the SME sector
Excellent IT skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office and Xero
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication abilities, particularly in presenting financial information to directors

Your OpportunityThis is a highly successful business operating within the engineering and manufacturing sector, who have built a strong brand and wide customer base for over 50 years now and have carved themselves out as a leader within their niche. The position holder will be playing a fundamental role within the wider business, helping to support the development of the finance function and also provide hands-on and proactive support for the Directors.There will be a strong package for the successful incumbent in this role, with the starting salary sitting somewhere around £42,000 depending on previous experience, and this will be accompanied by a great peripheral offering including a competitive pension and holiday, options for employee discounts and there is the option of free parking on site. In addition, there will be ample room to grow and progress within this role, with support from senior management to hit and exceed targets and be able to meet personal development goals.If this opportunity sounds like the kind of role you are looking for, then please reach out to:Shauna Murphy - Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistM: E: