We are delighted to be assisting our long-established, prestigious client with the recruitment of an Accountant on a maternity cover basis until February 2026. Operating and managing processes carried out by the finance function involving transactional entries through to reconciliation and control. You will form part of a small team with plenty of opportunities to make a significant contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation.
What will the Accountant involve?
- Managing and controlling ledger accounts for group entities (including fixed assets, depreciation, bank, intercompany, loans, prepayment and accruals, reserves).
- Monthly reconciliations. Updating cashflow. Running period/year end routines on accounting systems.
- Production of management accounts, schedules for annual audit, and preparing and posting intercompany/interdepartmental recharges.
- Supporting with the preparation of budgets and managing the same.
- Support Group accountant with billing, statements and queries.
Suitable Candidate for the Accountant vacancy:
- Confident, pro-active and keen to learn, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a desire to develop accounting skills and gain an accounting qualification.
- Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to recognise and understand the nature of confidential data. Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Well organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
- Strong Excel skills.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Accountant:
- Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
- A friendly and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities to grow and develop within your role.
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