Accountant (SME) - 6 month contract

Job Specification Position: Interim Accountant – SME background – 6 month interim role Location: Abingdon Work Arrangement: On-site (possibly moving to 4 days per week in the office, 1 day at home, once fully trained) Rate: £20 – £25ph + holiday pay (rate subject to experience, 37.5 hours per week) Duration: 6 months initially Overview Our Abingdon based client is urgently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to assist with a critical project aimed at resolving a high volume backlog of accounting transactions, working closely with the wider finance team. This role requires a self-starter who is possibly experienced in using Great Plains (or similar system), who can work independently to manage the backlog and get involved in all areas of invoice processing, payments, bank reconciliations, month-end, amongst other duties for the wider business. The ideal candidate will have typically worked in a similar contract previously, within a small-medium sized business, and be happy to tackle the ledger head-on, with minimal supervision, with a view to getting the ledgers tided up ahead of a sale of the business later on in 2025. This position is ideal for a focused and proactive Accountant looking to contribute to a meaningful project while adding valuable experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Review, process, and resolve a large volume of backlog of historic transactions within the Accounts Payable ledger. Investigate, probe and interrogate the ledgers, to ensure the backlog is brought up to date over the course of the project and be responsible for a clear time-line of eradicating the back-logs and resolving any/all discrepancies Continue to manage the timely and accurate payment of supplier invoices. Perform bank reconciliations to ensure all accounts are up to date and discrepancies are resolved. Responsible for allocating the cash receipts. (Bank transfer and credit cards) Be responsible for Accounts Receivable, and all cash allocations for the entity along with some Credit Control duties also Manage the expense process. Collaborate with internal teams to verify and clarify invoice-related queries. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and financial controls. Cover other finance duties for month-end and ad hoc duties Identify and implement improvements to streamline processes during the cleanup project.Requirements Proven experience in an all-round Accountant/transactional finance role. Proficiency in Great Plains is ideal, but other similar use of accounting systems will be ideal Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment work-flows, and bank reconciliations. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working on cleanup or backlog projects is a strong advantage. Knowledge of UK financial regulations and VAT considerations.Working Conditions Based on-site in Abingdon Independent role, reporting progress periodically to management (also based in Abingdon) My client is keen for the successful candidate to start by the end of January so this is an urgent role to start asap! At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data