Accountant
Kettering, UK
Up to £35,000 per annum
37.5 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for an Accountant to join a well-established organisation’s Finance team based in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to take on a varied role within a supportive and collaborative finance environment.
Benefits
The organisation offers a competitive benefits package, including:
25–30 days annual leave (depending on service)
Life assurance
Group personal pension scheme
Income protection
Free on-site parking
Flexible working hours
This position offers exposure to multiple areas of the business, including international operations, and provides the opportunity to further develop your accounting skills while contributing to the effectiveness of the finance function.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in providing financial and accounting support across the business. You will work closely with the UK finance team and support wider departments with accurate financial reporting and processes.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing monthly management accounts and financial forecasts
Supporting the year-end audit process, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries
Maintaining monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Managing VAT reporting
Supporting monthly and annual stock takes
Maintaining the fixed asset register
Producing financial analysis and reports
Supporting standard costing processes for product lines
Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining existing records
Producing sales invoices for an overseas entity
Processing employee expenses and company credit card statements
Managing foreign currency petty cash
Assisting with monthly payroll processing
Full training will be provided where requiredAbout You
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to a busy finance function.
Essential:
Previous all-round accounts experience, including involvement in producing monthly management accounts
AAT qualified, or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA, or equivalent
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail
A collaborative team player
Ability to support colleagues and influence across departments
Strong Excel skills, including working with intermediate-level spreadsheetsDesirable:
Experience using ERP and CRM systems
Knowledge of group or consolidated accounts
Payroll experienceIf you are looking for a varied accounting role within a supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you.