Accountant

Michael Page; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Accountant for a temporary role in the industrial sector. You will manage financial records, process invoices, and assist with month-end reporting. This position offers a salary between £35k-£45k and the opportunity to work in a small-sized company focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial records and compliance tasks.
• Familiarity with supplier invoice processing and customer invoicing.
• Ability to perform reconciliations and support month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and manage staff expense claims.
• Conduct reconciliations and ensure accurate month-end closing.
• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Financial record management

Invoice processing

Reconciliation

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

The role of Accountant in the industrial and manufacturing sector in Westerham involves managing financial records, ensuring compliance, and providing accurate reporting. This temporary position offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced accounting and finance team.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector in Westerham and is known for its commitment to operational excellence. As a small-sized company, they prioritise precision and quality in their financial processes to support their broader business goals.

Description

• Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Verify invoice approvals and match to purchase orders
• Manage staff expense claims, ensuring compliance with policy
• Resolve supplier queries and maintain positive relationships
• Raise and issue customer sales invoices
• Monitor aged debtors and assist with credit control when required
• Ensure prompt allocation of customer payments
• Post accruals, prepayments, and journals to ensure accurate month-end reporting
• Maintain trial balance accuracy and support monthly close processes
• Perform reconciliations of control accounts, including VAT, payroll, and intercompany
• Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly
• Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Conduct data analysis and present findings clearly to support decision-making
• Build and maintain Excel models to improve reporting efficiency
• Prepare VAT workings and assist with submissions
• Recommend and implement improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy within the accountancy department

Profile

The successful Accountant will have experience in the above and be on short notice.

Job Offer

Accountant

• Salary 35k-45k
• Opportunity to work in a small-sized company within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience in accounting and finance.
• Potential for involvement in diverse financial tasks and projects.

If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to this role, we encourage you to apply today!