At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the finance team with accounts, audits, and financial reporting.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance department in Kettering, UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth and development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in finance with hands-on experience and training.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting and good Excel 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 25-30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.
Accountant in Northampton 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 dynamic environment where you can enhance your accounting skills while enjoying generous benefits such as flexible working hours, up to 30 days of annual leave, and a comprehensive pension plan. Join us to be part of a team that values collaboration and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a rewarding career path in the finance sector.
