Accountant

Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary
£50-60,000 plus generous pension, private health, 25 days holiday and hybrid working
Posted
13 Nov 2021
Closes
11 Dec 2021
Job Title
Accountant
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Accountant job opportunity for a SME business in Normanton. Working for a small division of a global business, a new opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Accountant to join this successful team. With a very competitive salary and fantastic pension scheme, this position would suit a proven accountant who would enjoy a hands on role and the autonomy to run the finance function of this £5m turnover business. 

The Accountant will be responsible for all areas relating to financial and administrative matters at the facility and report into the Financial Controller based overseas.

  • Overseeing all financial aspects of the operation, discussing with management, steering the company to achieve its strategic plans and financial goals through forecasting, budgeting and comparison reporting. 
  • Day to day book keeping function of the operation, with appropriate back-up documentation.
  • The maintenance of a clean balance sheet support records, detailing every item on the balance sheet, updated on a monthly basis.
  • The reconciliation of all bank accounts and intercompany accounts monthly and documentation of adjustments where required.
  • The timely submission of all monthly financial reporting as well as ad-hoc reports as required by Corporate.
  • Control of capital expenditure and maintaining fixed asset register and as well of the custody of all inventory

The role would suit: 

  • Accounting qualified – CIMA/ACCA/ACA/QBE 
  • Experience in a similar senior accounting role
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience as an Accountant, ideally with a manufacturing/servicing background.
  • Auditing background preferable, within a major international auditing company.

If you are looking for the opportunity to join a small division of a successful, global business with a team of friendly, easy going staff this could be the role for you. The salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience, varying between £50-60,000 plus generous pension scheme, private health, life assurance, 25 days holiday (increasing with years service and hybrid working.