Balance Sheet Accountant

2020 Recruitment; Redhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Balance Sheet Accountant for a 6-month contract in Inverurie. This role involves reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial data accuracy. Candidates should have a strong accounting background, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a hybrid work model after training.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £28.20

Discounts and health care

Career development opportunities

Company incentives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Qualified technical Accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Understanding of ERP system, ideally Glovia.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Review balance sheet accounts according to accounting standards.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate account reconciliation schedules.
• Prepare necessary journal entries and adjustments.
• Review and update the balance sheet reconciliation process.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Qualified technical Accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP system (Glovia)

Job description

2020 Recruitment is working with our international engineering client who is looking to add a Balance Sheet Accountant to their team in Inverurie on a minimum of a 6-month contract.

After training is completed, this position can be a hybrid role with a split of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.45pm, 45 minutes lunch.

The Role

As the Balance Sheet Accountant you will be responsible for reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations/processes, investigate reconciling items, and ensure all balances are accurate, and fully supported. This position requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and attention to detail to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. System used in this role is Glovia.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Qualified technical Accountant (for example, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Understanding of ERP system (ideally Glovia)
• Right to work in the UK
• Located within a commutable distance of Inverurie

Package

• Hourly rate of £28.20ph PAYE
• Minimum of a 6-month contact (possibility to extend)
• Fantastic benefit package through 2020 Recruitment (discounts, health care)
• Career development opportunities
• Company incentives

Apply

To apply for this position or to learn more please contact Robert at 2020 Recruitment.