Balance Sheet Accountant - VR/31730

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Kintore; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Balance Sheet Accountant for an interim (6 months) position in Kintore, Scotland. The successful candidate will review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records. Strong technical accounting skills and previous relevant experience are essential. This role requires excellent analytical abilities and a commitment to detail, perfect for someone eager to contribute to a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around balance sheet control.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing all balance sheet accounts in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Investigating and resolving reconciling items, discrepancies, and variances.
• Maintaining and documenting accurate reconciliation schedules with full supporting documentation.
• Preparing journal entries and adjustments to ensure correct general ledger balances.
• Reviewing current balance sheet reconciliation processes and identifying or implementing improvements.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

An interim position (6 months) is available for an experienced Balance Sheet Accountant to support a busy Finance Team. This role is well suited to an individual with strong technical accounting skills, a thorough approach, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.

As Balance Sheet Accountant, you will be responsible for reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations and related processes, investigating reconciling items, and ensuring that all balances are accurate, compliant, and fully supported. You will contribute to maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting an effective control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing all balance sheet accounts in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Investigating and resolving reconciling items, discrepancies, and variances.
• Maintaining and documenting accurate reconciliation schedules with full supporting documentation.
• Preparing journal entries and adjustments to ensure correct general ledger balances.
• Reviewing current balance sheet reconciliation processes and identifying or implementing improvements.

About You

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around balance sheet control.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

If you are available at short notice and have the required experience, please get in touch to discuss further.

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