Accountant

Bloom Careers; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing personal care brand is seeking a proactive Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting tasks. This hybrid role involves cash flow management, supplier payments, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing or export, along with AAT qualifications or progress toward ACCA/CIMA. Strong skills in SAGE 52 and Microsoft Excel are essential, complemented by excellent attention to detail and organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting within manufacturing, export, or FMCG environments.
• Strong understanding of cash flow processes and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash flow and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare short and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Manage supplier payments and reconcile accounts.
• Create customer invoices and purchase orders.
• Assist with stock control and maintain financial records.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Experience in accounting

Proficiency with SAGE 52

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Accountant

Bedfordshire (Hybrid)

50k–55k per annum

Our client is a rapidly growing personal care brand taking the industry by storm globally.

This is a hands–on role for a detail–oriented and proactive Accountant who will be responsible for managing day–to–day accounting tasks, including cash flow management, supplier payments, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast–paced environment, preferably within manufacturing or export, and be comfortable working across finance and operational support functions.

Responsibilities

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor daily cash flow and maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing funds.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare short– and long–term cash flow forecasts to support strategic decision–making.
• Accounts Payable: Manage supplier payments, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely settlements.
• Invoice & PO Management: Create customer invoices and purchase orders in line with agreed terms.
• Stock Entries: Assist with stock control by adding products and quantities into the system accurately.
• Record Keeping: Maintain up–to–date financial records, including digital filing of invoices, statements, and purchase orders.
• Liaison: Communicate with suppliers, customers, banks, and internal teams to chase payments or resolve queries and ensure smooth financial operations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting within manufacturing, export, or FMCG environments. Proficiency with SAGE 52 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of cash flow processes and financial forecasting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple departments.
• AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA
• Work with third party accountant on Payroll