Accountant

Osborne Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Accountant to support their growing finance team. The role offers a stable, long-term position with a broad scope of responsibilities including month-end closing and financial reporting. Candidates should have strong management accounting experience, great attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. This full-time role promises a supportive work environment and ample employee benefits, including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous salary

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Company pension contribution of 4%

Private healthcare for you and your family

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Relevant training and a supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting or a similar accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Role: Accountant
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full time 8.30am - 5.30pm (40 hours per week)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accountant to join our client s growing finance team, based full time in their Milton Keynes office. This is a newly created position as a result of continued business growth and increased financial activity.

Working as part of a small, collaborative team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role offers a broad and consistent scope of responsibility. It is particularly well suited to an experienced Accountant seeking a stable, long-term position, rather than a role with a structured progression pathway or line management duties.

Who are we?

Our client is a well-established and expanding organisation with a strong reputation in their sector. They pride themselves on offering a professional yet supportive working environment, with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and long-term retention.

Benefits

• Generous salary
• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Company pension contribution of 4%
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual eye tests paid up to £40
• Company benefits portal with discounts and wellbeing hub
• Personalised financial coaching and mortgage advice
• Birthday and work anniversary shopping vouchers
• Relevant training and a supportive learning environment
• Modern, fully office-based working environment in Milton Keynes

Duties of an Accountant

• Support the month-end close process, including:
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
  • Monthly journal entries
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of financial records
• Ensure all sub-ledger activity is accurately posted to the general ledger
• Produce monthly reporting and expense analysis
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Complete ONS returns and P11D calculations
• Manage service contract invoicing
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks and ad-hoc projects
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements

What we would like from you

• Proven experience in management accounting or a similar accounting role
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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