Accountant Kettering, UK Up to £35,000 per annum 37.5 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for an
Accountant
to join a well-established organisation’s Finance team based in
Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to take on a varied role within a supportive and collaborative finance environment.
Benefits The organisation offers a competitive benefits package, including: 25–30 days annual leave
(depending on service) Life assurance Group personal pension scheme Income protection Free on-site parking Flexible working hours
This position offers exposure to multiple areas of the business, including international operations, and provides the opportunity to further develop your accounting skills while contributing to the effectiveness of the finance function.
The Role Reporting to the
Financial Controller, you will play a key role in providing financial and accounting support across the business. You will work closely with the UK finance team and support wider departments with accurate financial reporting and processes.
Key responsibilities include: Preparing
monthly management accounts and financial forecasts Supporting the
year-end audit process, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries Maintaining
monthly balance sheet reconciliations Managing
VAT reporting Supporting
monthly and annual stock takes Maintaining the
fixed asset register Producing
financial analysis and reports Supporting
standard costing processes
for product lines Setting up
new customer accounts
and maintaining existing records Producing
sales invoices
for an overseas entity Processing
employee expenses and company credit card statements Managing
foreign currency petty cash Assisting with
monthly payroll processing Full training will be provided where required About You We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to a busy finance function. Essential: Previous
all-round accounts experience, including involvement in producing
monthly management accounts AAT qualified, or
part-qualified CIMA/ACCA, or equivalent Strong
communication and interpersonal skills Excellent
attention to detail A
collaborative team player Ability to
support colleagues and influence across departments Strong
Excel skills, including working with intermediate-level spreadsheets Desirable: Experience using
ERP and CRM systems Knowledge of
group or consolidated accounts Payroll experience If you are looking for a
varied accounting role within a supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you.
Interested? Please click apply.