Accountant

Are you an established Accountant or Management Accountant looking to work in a steady environment, for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ESG experience?  We offer flexible working arrangements.
 
BASIC SALARY: £45,000 - £50,000 (negotiable for the right person)
 
BENEFITS:
· 39 hours per week
· Annual Bonus - based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs).
· 25 days Annual Holiday (and a birthday day) & Statutory Days.
· Contributory Pension (employee 4% / employer 5%).
· Private Medical Insurance (after 3 months).
· Life Assurance (4x annual salary - from start date).
· Christmas Shutdown.
· Free Parking.
 
LOCATION: Kettering
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Corby, Market Harborough, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Thrapston, Oundle, Huntingdon, Oakham, Lutterworth, Rugby
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Accountant, Financial Accountant - Manufacturer
 
As our Accountant, you will be supportings the Finance & HR Manager in preparing financial statements, budget reports, and maintaining internal control systems. It requires the ability to work independently and with high integrity.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Accountant, Financial Accountant - Manufacturer
 
As our Accountant, you job will include :
· Deputizing for the Finance & HR Manager where required.
· Supporting the Finance & HR Manager with ad-hoc financial analysis, internal reporting, and process improvements.
· Supporting the month-end process, ensuring deadlines are met for accurate and timely reporting.
· Post-monthly general ledger journal entries, including accruals and prepayments; review nominal ledger and correct entries.
· Monthly reconciliations of all key balance sheet control accounts.
· Process supplier invoices and payments, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
· Maintain and update cash flow model, reconciling daily movements with bank statements.
· Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to resolve customer account queries & support credit control.
· Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register.
· Prepare and reconcile monthly UK, German, and Dutch VAT returns (with external agent support).
· Prepare monthly corporation tax and deferred tax schedules.
· Prepare annual P11D and PSA reports for review before submission.
· Support annual audit by preparing schedules, responding to auditor queries, and collating documentation.
· Liaise with HMRC, VAT authorities, and other regulatory bodies.
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Accountant, Financial Accountant - Manufacturer
 
To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role, in addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate:
 
· SAP experience, including FIORI apps (Mandatory).
· TAGETIK experience (Preferred).
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook in particular).
· Experience working within a Group of companies (Preferred).
· Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Analytical, proactive, and inquisitive mindset.
 
We welcome applications from permanent or contract Accountants & Management Accountants from different backgrounds, regardless of current seniority levels.
 
OUR COMPANY:
 
We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands.
 
Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues.
 
We provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment.
 
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services:  Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Bookkeeper, Financial Controller,  Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
 
REF: JK18216, Wallace Hind Selection