Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-established, family-run manufacturing company looking for an experienced Accountant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, along with excellent benefits, including onsite parking, 25 days of annual leave (with 5 days allocated for the Christmas shutdown), plus bank holidays.

Accountant Job Overview

• Reconciliation of bank accounts including US bank account
• Maintenance and reconciliation of UK sales ledger (including UK sales invoicing)
• Maintenance and reconciliation of US sales ledger based on information provided by US agent and US bank/credit card receipts including foreign exchange conversion for UK reporting purposes and liaising with US agent for reporting purposes
• Maintenance and reconciliation of purchase ledger including raising of purchase orders and payments to suppliers
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Processing of monthly payroll journals and reconciliation of payroll records to accounts
• Organising and undertaking annual stock take and valuation for year-end accounting purposes
• Setting of annual budget and forecasts including monthly variance analysis and reporting thereon to directors
• Assisting directors with the review and implementation of improved system processes and financial controls
• Provision of information and liaising with external accountants for preparation of the company's annual accounts for submission to HMRC and Companies House

Accountant Job Requirements

• Experience within a similar role previously
• Worked within the Manufacturing industry
• Live within a commutable distance to North London

Accountant Salary & Benefits

• 9am - 5pm
• Monday - Friday
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 days towards Christmas shutdown
• Onsite parking