Accountant (12 month maternity cover)

Accountant (12 Month Maternity Cover Contract)- rapidly growing, innovative food related business.

Based: Near Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience) plus  benefits

12 month Maternity Cover

3 days per week in the office, remainder remote working

Seeking a part qualified ACCA, CIMA, AAT  or qualified by experience

 Accountant - About the business

A rapidly growing and innovative specialist food related business that is shaking up its sector and creating a real buzz. Vibrant organisation that is expanding both in the UK and on the international stage.

Accountant - About the role

Working closely alongside the Senior Finance Manager, duties will include:

• Assist the Senior Finance Manager with month end and the production of timely management accounts
• Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts 
• Assist with year end preparation and external audit process
• Provide cover for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Record and reconcile personal expense claims
• Ensure robust financial controls are in place
• Ad hoc tasks as delegated by the Senior Finance Manager

Accountant - Candidate requirements:

Looking for an energetic self starter who can hit the ground running...

• Part qualified  CIMA or ACCA or qualified by experience
• Good academics and ideally degree educated
• Willing to work in a contract capacity for at least 12 months
• 3 - 8 years of proven finance experience with at least some exposure to working in industry
• Previous experience in a fast moving, dynamic organisation
• Strong system skills and IT literacy
• An excellent team player with a confident, outgoing personality
• A strong communicator and team player

Accountant - benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 3 days in the office per week / remote working
• Company discount
• Excellent benefits

This is a truly outstanding role at an exciting time in the company's growth. The Accountant will play an integral part of this and will be a highly visible and influential role within the business - a fantastic opportunity to gain some excellent experience and take your career to the next level.

Looking at a September start date and the interview process will start soon so if it of interest please do not delay in sending over your CV. This is a full time role but we will also consider outstanding individuals that are looking to work on a four day a week basis.