Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive office environment while contributing to key financial processes, including variance analysis, cash flow management, and VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAGE and modern accounting principles, with at least two years of post-qualification experience. With the flexibility of hybrid working after training, this position is perfect for those looking to balance professional growth with personal commitments.

Qualifications

• At least two years post-qualification experience in accounting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of SAGE and modern accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assisting staff in developing and troubleshooting issues with SAGE.
• Conducting key variance analysis of actual vs. budget performance.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

ACCA

ACA

SAGE

Accountant

QuickBooks

FreshBooks

Education

ACCA qualification

ACA qualification

CIMA qualification

Tools

SAGE

QuickBooks

FreshBooks

Job description

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MET Recruitment is excited to be working with a market-leading company based in the Worcester / Kidderminster area. The company boasts an excellent office environment in a great location. The ideal candidate would be two years post-ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified. This role also offers the possibility to work hybrid after training.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Assisting staff in developing and troubleshooting issues with SAGE
• Conducting key variance analysis of actual vs. budget performance
• Using bespoke software to ensure the integrity and flow of data with SAGE
• Performing daily bank reconciliations, monitoring, and updating cash flow including forecasting
• Providing support to the Finance Team
• Implementing the most efficient methods of producing Management Information from business systems
• Producing key Management Information from Sage for presentation to the Business & Group
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns
• Managing Credit Control and debt recovery, including weekly reporting of outstanding debts to management

What We’re Looking For

• Managing stakeholder expectations effectively
• Staff management experience, including leadership, supervision, and development reviews
• Experience in budgeting and cash flow management
• Ability to drive and manage change within the business
• Strong planning and preparation skills

Necessary Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification
• At least two years post-qualification experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of SAGE and modern accounting principles

Job Information

Job Reference: PJ-JOB-FINA_1654012937

Salary Range: £45,000 – £55,000

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

Job Type: Permanent

Skills: ACCA, ACA, SAGE, Accountant, QuickBooks, FreshBooks

Additional Details

Full Time | Hybrid work option available