Accountant

Warner Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Accountant to join a friendly finance team. The role covers monthly management accounts, year-end reporting, VAT returns, and financial analysis to support operational decisions.

You may be QBE or studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA; AAT or newly qualified candidates are welcome. Strong Excel and attention to detail essential, with a stable, long-term opportunity in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts and supporting month-end processes.
• Able to produce P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiar with VAT returns and quarter-end reporting.
• Strong Excel skills with attention to detail.
• Qualified by Experience (QBE) or studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA; AAT qualified or part-qualified.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Producing profit and loss accounts for a high-turnover business division.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing VAT returns and quarter-end reporting.
• Providing financial analysis and management information.
• Supporting operational departments with financial guidance.
• Assisting with system improvements and ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

QBE or ACA/ACCA/CIMA study or AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Whether you're an experienced Accountant, qualified by experience (QBE); studying towards a qualification, newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or already established in your accounting career. This is an opportunity to join a successful and stable business where your experience and contribution will be highly valued.If you enjoy producing management accounts, analysing financial performance and being part of a supportive finance team, we'd love to hear from you.You'll be joining a friendly, experienced finance team where your contribution will be valued as you help keep the day-to-day accounting running smoothly.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on accounting role within a collaborative team. You'll take responsibility for key financial activities within this business, helping to ensure the accounts are accurate, timely and well managed.

AccountantKey Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Producing profit and loss accounts for a high-turnover business division
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns and quarter-end reporting
• Providing financial analysis and management information
• Supporting operational departments with financial guidance
• Assisting with system improvements and ad hoc finance projects

Who This Role Would Suit

We're keen to hear from candidates who have solid accounting experience, whether gained through hands-on experience in a similar role.You may be:

• Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Newly qualified or experienced in your accounting career

You'll likely:

• Have experience producing management accounts and supporting month-end processes
• Enjoy taking ownership of your work and seeing tasks through to completion
• Be comfortable analysing financial data and identifying trends
• Have strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Be a team player who enjoys building relationships across the business
• Be looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a successful employer

Most importantly, you'll bring practical accounting knowledge, attention to detail and a willingness to support the day-to-day finance function.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking
• Friendly and experienced finance team
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to projects and process improvements

Interested?

We're keen to speak with experienced accountants from a variety of backgrounds. Professional qualifications are welcomed but are not essential. What matters most is your ability to produce accurate financial information, work collaboratively and add value to the wider business.If you're looking for a hands-on accounting role within a stable and supportive business, where you can use your experience in a practical, day-to-day finance role, we'd love to hear from you.