Role: Accountant
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full time | 8.30am - 5.30pm (40 hours per week)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accountant to join our client’s growing finance team, based full time in their Milton Keynes office. This is a newly created position as a result of continued business growth and increased financial activity.
Working as part of a small, collaborative team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role offers a broad and consistent scope of responsibility. It is particularly well suited to an experienced Accountant seeking a stable, long-term position, rather than a role with a structured progression pathway or line management duties.
Who are we?
Our client is a well-established and expanding organisation with a strong reputation in their sector. They pride themselves on offering a professional yet supportive working environment, with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and long-term retention.
Benefits:
Generous salary
25 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays
Company pension contribution of 4%
Private healthcare for you and your family
Life assurance (4x salary)
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Annual eye tests paid up to £40
Company benefits portal with discounts and wellbeing hub
Personalised financial coaching and mortgage advice
Birthday and work anniversary shopping vouchers
Relevant training and a supportive learning environment
Modern, fully office-based working environment in Milton Keynes
Duties of an Accountant:
Support the month-end close process, including:
Bank reconciliations
Balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
Monthly journal entries
Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of financial records
Ensure all sub-ledger activity is accurately posted to the general ledger
Produce monthly reporting and expense analysis
Prepare and submit VAT returns
Complete ONS returns and P11D calculations
Manage service contract invoicing
Support the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks and ad-hoc projects
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
What we would like from you:
Proven experience in management accounting or a similar accounting role
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent organisational and analytical skills
Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
A flexible and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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