Financial Accountant

Hays; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wholesale and distribution sector is seeking a temporary Financial Accountant to cover maternity leave. This role offers an annual salary of up to £45,000 and involves key tasks like management accounts preparation and payroll support. Ideal candidates will be qualified or part-qualified accountants with strong Excel and accounting system skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts and payroll functions.
• Understanding of day-to-day accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage VAT returns and payroll processing.
• Support year-end audits.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

Financial reporting

Payroll support

Excel skills

Accounting systems knowledge

Education

Qualified/part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

QBE

Job description

A temporary Financial Accountant job paying up to £45k for an excellent business in Kidderminster.

Job Type:
Temporary
Salary:
£40,000-£45,000 per annum (hourly/daily rate equivalent)
Location:
Kidderminster
Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are working with a well-established business in Kidderminster as they look to recruit a Financial Accountant on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. Operating within the wholesale and distribution sector, my client specialises in providing quality parts and accessories for a wide range of uses. Due to the nature of the role, you will be available immediately or at short notice.
Your new role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will join a small team and undertake an all-round role covering management accounts, reporting, payroll and much more.
Key duties:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation and posting of journals, accruals and prepayments
• Intercompany recharges and reconciliations
• Monthly and quarterly VAT returns
• Processing of pension and PAYE/NIC payments
• Support with year-end audit
• Payroll and expenses
• Provide cover for sales and purchase ledger when required

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified/part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
  
• Skilled in preparing management accounts, financial reporting and payroll support
  
• Excellent understanding of key day-to-day accounting principles and procedures
  
• Good Excel skills and strong knowledge of accounting systems (implementation experience a bonus)
  

What you need to do now
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