Accountant - Fixed term contract

Brook Street; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is working with our client in BT3 who are currently recruiting for an experienced Accountant to join our client's finance team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy environment and provide essential support across a range of accounting and financial control activities.

There is potential for the contract to be extended beyond the initial term, reporting to the Finance

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience using accounting software packages.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trial balance and assist with management accounts.
• Reconcile bank and cash accounts; maintain cloud-based accounting systems.
• Manage the purchase ledger and raise purchase orders.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

Part-qualified accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT)

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is working with our client in BT3 who are currently recruiting for an experienced Accountant to join our client's finance team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy environment and provide essential support across a range of accounting and financial control activities. There is potential for the contract to be extended beyond the initial term.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the production of management accounts, and ensuring financial transactions are processed efficiently and accurately. You will also assist with month-end processes and contribute to maintaining strong financial controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the trial balance and support the Finance Director with the preparation of management accounts.
• Reconcile bank and cash accounts and maintain cloud-based accounting systems.
• Manage the purchase ledger function.
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding queries and payments.
• Process purchase invoices accurately and within required timescales.
• Allocate payments and receipts against customer and supplier accounts.
• Complete month-end procedures and financial cut-off processes in accordance with departmental deadlines.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with company procedures.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within an accounting or finance environment.
• Experience using accounting software packages.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and willing to learn new systems and processes.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using Sage Intacct or other Sage accounting software.
• Experience working within a high-volume transactional finance environment.
• Experience with MIS or ERP systems.
• Part-qualified accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum (pro rata).
• Initial 3-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive finance team.
• Immediate start available.

If you are an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.