Accountant

Warner Recruiment ·www.warnerrecruitment.co.uk

Location Northampton, East Midlands, England
Salary GBP 38,000 - 45,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Accountancy and Finance
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Are you an experience accountant, qualified/ part qualified in ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA (or equivalent) or qualified by experience; and enjoy taking ownership of management accounts, getting into the detail and making sure the numbers are accurate?
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business in a varied, hands-on accounting role, working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team.
You’ll be involved in producing monthly management accounts across the businesses and head office, alongside reconciliations, journals, VAT, cash reporting and supporting the year-end audit.
 
What will you be doing?
  • Supporting the production of monthly management accounts
  • Preparing accruals, prepayments and month-end journals
  • Completing balance sheet and nominal ledger reconciliations
  • Investigating variances and ensuring financial information is accurate
  • Completing cashbook postings, bank reconciliations and cash reporting
  • Maintaining management accounts spreadsheets and supporting schedules
  • Reviewing overhead postings and processing adjustments
  • Preparing the VAT return
  • Overseeing expenses and associated accounting entries
  • Supporting invoice processing and payment controls
  • Supporting the annual budgeting process
  • Providing information and analysis for the annual audit and tax return
 
What are we looking for?
  • Part-qualified/ fully qualified ACA / ACCA/ CIMA (or equivalent) or qualified by experience (QBE).
  • Someone who takes ownership, gets into the detail and takes pride in getting things right.
  • Organised and accurate, with the ability to manage competing priorities and month-end deadlines.
  • Proactive and inquisitive, happy to investigate
  • A confident team player who communicates well with colleagues across the business and enjoys finding better ways of doing things.
 
If you’re interested in this Accountant opportunity and would like to know more, please apply or contact Julie Warner at Warner Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
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Where is the Accountant job located?
The Accountant role with Warner Recruiment is based in Northampton, GB.
What does the Accountant role pay?
Warner Recruiment lists the Accountant role at GBP 38,000–45,000 per year.
Is the Accountant role full-time or contract?
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The Accountant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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