Accountant
Location: Onsite
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Salary: Competitive (Open to Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE)
Ashley Kate HR & Finance are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a hands-on, detail-focused Accountant to join their finance team. This is a 14 month fixed term contract covering a maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day accounting in a busy, supportive environment, working closely with an experienced Finance Director and Head of Finance.
Our client offers a friendly, collaborative culture within a small but highly capable finance team. The office is attached to the main factory, providing great visibility of operations and a genuine understanding of the business.
The role:
You will play a key part in managing the day-to-day financial accounting operations, with responsibility across sales ledger, purchase ledger, reporting, reconciliations, and stock processes. The role also involves supporting quarterly and annual reporting requirements, alongside ad‑hoc tasks for the FD and HOF.
This is a full-time onsite role in a busy environment where everyone works independently, uses initiative, and gets stuck in. No micromanagement, just a supportive team.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee the sales ledger, including handling customer queries (retail customers)
Manage purchase ledger
Complete weekly payment runs
Conduct VAT, PL, and sales reconciliations
Assist with quarterly reporting including wages, pension and reconciliations
Support payment practices reporting
Support annual gender pay gap analysis
Assist with stock valuation including onsite stock counting
Prepare and post journals
Use Sage 200 daily (experience desirable)
Payroll experience is advantageous but not essentialWe're looking for someone who is:
Able to work independently
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable in a busy, fast-paced environment
Strong with systems and confident using accounting software (ideally Sage)
An advanced Excel user (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, formulas, graphs)
Open to candidates from any industry background
Qualified, part-qualified or QBEAbout Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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