Company Accountant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists in Tonbridge is assisting an established engineering business to recruit a Company Accountant to take full ownership of the UK finance function.

The role combines hands-on accounting with management reporting, forecasting and commercial support, using SAP Business One. Applicants should have senior finance experience, VAT, payroll, year-end, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar senior role.
• Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting.
• Experience managing a broad range of finance responsibilities independently.
• Good commercial awareness and the confidence to work closely with senior management.
• Experience with VAT, payroll, cash flow and year-end accounts.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using an ERP/finance system.
• SAP Business One experience would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day UK finance function and reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Run cash flow forecasts and working capital monitoring.
• Handle VAT, payroll and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants.
• Maintain robust financial controls and reporting processes.
• Provide financial insight to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with the US operation on group reporting.
• Utilise SAP Business One for financial reporting.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Company Accountant Tonbridge £50,000-£55,000 per annum Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Company Accountant to take full ownership of the finance function for an established engineering business based in Tonbridge.

This is a standalone, hands‑on position, ideal for someone who enjoys having responsibility across the full finance function while also providing meaningful financial insight to the wider business.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the UK finance function, balancing hands‑on accounting with management reporting, forecasting and commercial support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports


• Managing purchase and sales ledgers, bookkeeping and bank reconciliations


• Overseeing credit control, supplier payments and expenses


• Producing cash‑flow reports and forecasts


• Managing VAT, payroll and other statutory requirements


• Preparing year‑end accounts and liaising with external accountants


• Maintaining robust financial controls and accounting processes


• Providing financial information and analysis to support business decisions


• Working with the company's US operation on financial information and group reporting


• Using SAP Business One to manage and report financial information


• Supporting the ongoing improvement of financial processes and reporting

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced accountant who is comfortable taking full ownership of a finance function and getting involved at every level, from transactional accounting through to management reporting and financial analysis.

• Previous experience in a similar senior role


• Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting


• Experience managing a broad range of finance responsibilities independently


• Good commercial awareness and the confidence to work closely with senior management


• Experience with VAT, payroll, cash flow and year‑end accounts


• Strong Excel skills and experience using an ERP/finance system


• SAP Business One experience would be highly desirable