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. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received