Accountant

Michael Page; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for an Accountant in the industrial and manufacturing sector. This temporary position in Sevenoaks offers the opportunity to manage financial records, ensure compliance, and contribute to a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate should have experience in invoice processing, month-end reporting, and data analysis, with a salary range between £35k-£45k.

Benefits

Opportunity for diverse financial tasks

Flexibility in a temporary role

Qualifications

• Experience in processing supplier invoices and managing expense claims.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and prepare management accounts.
• Proficient in using Excel for reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and verify approvals.
• Monitor aged debtors and assist with credit control.
• Conduct data analysis and present findings.

Skills

Invoice processing

Reconciliation

Excel modeling

Data analysis

Credit control

Job description

Overview

The role of Accountant in the industrial and manufacturing sector in Westerham involves managing financial records, ensuring compliance, and providing accurate reporting. This temporary position offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced accounting and finance team.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector in Westerham and is known for its commitment to operational excellence. As a small-sized company, they prioritise precision and quality in their financial processes to support their broader business goals.

Description

• Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Verify invoice approvals and match to purchase orders
• Manage staff expense claims, ensuring compliance with policy
• Resolve supplier queries and maintain positive relationships
• Raise and issue customer sales invoices
• Monitor aged debtors and assist with credit control when required
• Ensure prompt allocation of customer payments
• Post accruals, prepayments, and journals to ensure accurate month-end reporting
• Maintain trial balance accuracy and support monthly close processes
• Perform reconciliations of control accounts, including VAT, payroll, and intercompany
• Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly
• Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Conduct data analysis and present findings clearly to support decision-making
• Build and maintain Excel models to improve reporting efficiency
• Prepare VAT workings and assist with submissions
• Recommend and implement improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy within the accountancy department

Profile

The successful Accountant will have experience in the above and be on short notice.

Job Offer

• Salary £35k-£45k
• Opportunity to work in a small-sized company within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience in accounting and finance.
• Potential for involvement in diverse financial tasks and projects.

If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to this role, we encourage you to apply today!