Balance Sheet Accountant

Jab Recruitment; Inverurie; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Balance Sheet Accountant for a contract role based in Kintore. The successful candidate will review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain financial data integrity. Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills are essential. The role offers flexibility with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home after training.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting knowledge is required.
• Excellent analytical capability is essential.
• High attention to detail to maintain financial data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review balance sheet accounts according to company policies.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and variances.
• Maintain accurate reconciliation schedules and documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and adjustments for accurate ledgers.
• Update balance sheet reconciliation process to drive improvements.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical capabilities

Attention to detail

Tools

Glovia

Job description

Accountancy & Finance, Accounts Assistant, Accountant, Accountancy and Finance

Job Ref 16255

Job Type: Contract

Skills: Accountant, Accounts, Assistant, Accounts Assistant

Balance Sheet Accountant

Location: Kintore

Duration: 6 months (possibility to extend)

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Notes:

System used: Glovia

Flexible start times (to be confirmed with Hiring Manager)

After training: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH

Role Overview

The Balance Sheet Accountant will be responsible for reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations and associated processes, investigating reconciling items, and ensuring all balances are accurate, compliant, and fully supported. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent analytical capability, and high attention to detail to maintain the integrity of financial data in line with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all balance sheet accounts in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and variances.
• Maintain accurate account reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.
• journal entries and adjustments as required to maintain accurate general ledger balances.
• Review and update the current balance sheet reconciliation process where necessary to drive improvements.