Accountant (Month-End) - Flexible Hours + Study Support

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Flexible working

Generous pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in Bath is seeking an Accountant to join their central finance team and take responsibility for key areas of the financial close, reporting and accounting processes.

The role will suit a qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong knowledge of credits and debits, excellent attention to detail and experience working across month end, reconciliations and transactional finance.

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and reporting.
• AAT or part-qualified in accounting degrees is desirable.
• Strong understanding of debits and credits and controls.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key aspects of the month end process.
• Prepare and post month end journals, including accruals and depreciation.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain fixed asset register.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for month and year end.
• Ensure transactions follow accounting controls and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with statutory accounts and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

Month end experience

Accruals & prepayments

Reconciliations

Excel

Education

AAT qualification or Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

A dynamic organisation in Bath is seeking an Accountant to join their central finance team and take responsibility for key areas of the financial close, reporting and accounting processes.

The role will suit a qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong knowledge of credits and debits, excellent attention to detail and experience working across month end, reconciliations and transactional finance.