At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and prepare management accounts in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join a reputable company with a strong focus on teamwork and development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, and great staff benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting and good communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
We have a vacancy for an Accountant to work in our Finance Department.
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will provide varied financial and accounting support to the UK based finance team; the SATRA China Office team; and other SATRA business areas. Full training will be given but the key responsibilities of the role will be:
- Preparation of the management accounts and forecasts
- Assist in year-end audit, providing documentation and answering auditors' questions
- Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Responsible for VAT reporting
- Responsible for supporting monthly and annual stock take
- Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register
- Analysis and reporting
- Standard costing for Test Equipment products
- Setup of new customer accounts
- Amendments to customer accounts
- Sales invoicing for our Irish Entity
- Process expense claims and credit card statements
- Maintaining foreign currency petty cash
- Processing monthly payroll
About you
Essential:
- Proven all round accounts department experience including involvement in the production of monthly management accounts
- Ideally AAT Qualified, part qualified CIMA, ACCA or recognised equivalent
- A team player
- Good communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Influencing/persuasion skills
- Capable of developing others to enhance the department's skills matrix
- Capable of producing/working with intermediate level Excel spreadsheets
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and Customer Engagement systems
- An understanding of the consolidation of accounts
- Payroll experience
Benefits Include:
- Staff benefits include days (service related) annual leave
- Life assurance
- A group personal pension plan
- Income protection
- Free parking
- Flexible working hours
Accountant in Kettering employer: SATRA Technology
At SATRA, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in Kettering, our Finance Department provides a collaborative environment where you can enhance your accounting skills while enjoying benefits such as flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive pension plan. Join us to be part of a team that values meticulous attention to detail and encourages continuous learning.
