Accountant

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Flexible working

Generous pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in Bath is seeking an Accountant to join their central finance team and take responsibility for key areas of the financial close, reporting and accounting processes.

The role will suit a qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong knowledge of credits and debits, excellent attention to detail and experience working across month end, reconciliations and transactional finance.

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and reporting.
• AAT or part-qualified in accounting degrees is desirable.
• Strong understanding of debits and credits and controls.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key aspects of the month end process.
• Prepare and post month end journals, including accruals and depreciation.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain fixed asset register.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for month and year end.
• Ensure transactions follow accounting controls and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with statutory accounts and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

Month end experience

Accruals & prepayments

Reconciliations

Excel

Education

AAT qualification or Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

A dynamic organisation in Bath is seeking an Accountant to join their central finance team and take responsibility for key areas of the financial close, reporting and accounting processes.

The role will suit a qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong knowledge of credits and debits, excellent attention to detail and experience working across month end, reconciliations and transactional finance.

Key responsibilities of the Accountant position include:

• Take ownership of key aspects of the month end process
• Prepare and post month end journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for month end and year end reporting
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with accounting controls
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and audit requirements
• Work closely with internal teams to provide accurate financial information
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting

Skill and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Experience working in a fast paced accounting role
• A good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business
• A relevant accounting qualification or be working towards one, is desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and diligent accounting professional who would enjoy working in a forward thinking business and has an interest in technology and AI solutions.

The company offer excellent benefits including study support (if required), flexible working, generous pension contributions and holiday allowance.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.