Accountant

Warner Recruitment Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Friendly working environment

Finance function ownership

Job summary

Warner Recruitment Ltd. in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Accountant to own the day-to-day finance function.

The role offers autonomy and exposure to all areas of finance, supporting business decisions and contributing to future growth. The ideal candidate will be qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/AAT or QBE) or qualified by experience, with proven ability to manage a broad finance remit and communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be ACCA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT or QBE qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience running a broad finance function and ownership of day-to-day finance.
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Month-end reporting and analysis.
• Cash flow management and reporting.
• P&L reporting and balance sheet preparation.
• Produce trial balance and maintain fixed asset register.
• Post journals, run purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and manage payments.

Skills

Finance leadership

Stakeholder communication

Independent working

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA/AAT or QBE

Job description

Working for an established and growing business based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. With a turnover of approximately £3 million and exciting plans. The company is looking for an experienced Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function.

Working closely with the business owner, this role offers plenty of autonomy and variety. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of finance, supporting business decisions, and becoming a trusted member of the team.

Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, AAT or QBE)

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Growing Local Business Flexible Hours

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end reporting
• Cash flow management and reporting
• P&L reporting
• Producing Balance sheets
• Producing the trial balance
• Explaining financial information to the Managing Director
• Accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Posting journals
• Purchase ledger
• Sales ledger
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returns
• Running BACS payments
• Credit control

About You

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA or AAT qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Previous experience managing a broad finance role
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the finance function
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Positive, proactive and practical approach

Other information

• On-site parking
• Friendly working environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful local business where your contribution will be valued and where you can play an important role in supporting future growth.