Accountant

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Dartford seeks an Accountant to join their team. This role involves assisting with management accounts, financial reporting, and supporting monthly processes. The ideal candidate is either qualified or part-qualified but strong candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. The company offers a competitive package with 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Parking on site

Pension scheme

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in preparation of management accounts.
• Ability to perform month-end financial processes effectively.
• Experience in VAT compliance and tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with management accounts and financial reports.
• Support monthly and year-end financial processes.
• Work closely with AP/AR teams and support audit processes.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

Financial reporting

Balance sheet reconciliation

VAT returns

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified or part-qualified Accountant

Job description

A newly created role has arisen to join a changing and growing business as an Accountant based in North Kent. The company are a PE-Backed business having recently broken away from a larger group and looking to establish their own identity.

As part of the changes this role has been created to work closely with the Financial Controller for the UK finance function.

Duties include:

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
• Support the monthly and year-end process
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with VAT returns and tax compliance
• Support financial analysis and reporting as required by the Finance Director
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and prepayments
• Support audit process and liaise with external auditors
• Work closely with the AP/AR teams

Suitable candidates will ideally be either qualified or part-qualified however, individuals who are QBE with good relevant experience will be considered. Experience of working in a PE-Backed environment would be advantageous.

In return, the company are offering a competitive package including 25 days holiday, parking on site, pension scheme, DIS and a hybrid working model. This role would suit someone who wants a challenge and to be part of a company who are at the early stages of introducing new implementations and processes to grow the business.

If this sounds like you, then apply today! Please note, due to the expected high volume of applicants only suitable candidates will be contacted.