At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial records, support budgeting, and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: Established business in Andover with a fast-paced environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on process improvement.
- Why this job: Play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting business performance.
- Qualifications: Part or fully qualified accountant with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Sheridan Maine are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Accountant to join an established business in Andover on a long term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business performance, and driving continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
Key duties of the Accountant include:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with relevant accounting standards
- Manage month end and year end close processes, including journals, reconciliations and reporting
- Produce timely and accurate management information and financial statements
- Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Monitor cash flow and provide financial insight to support business decisions
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
- Assist with statutory reporting, tax compliance, and external audits
- Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and systems
- Work closely with operational teams to analyse costs and improve financial performance
- Support finance projects and process improvement initiatives as required
The successful Accountant will have the following skills and experience:
- Part qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
- Qualified by experience candidates will be considered
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
- Experience of ERP systems and strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Accountant in Andover employer: Sheridan Maine (Midlands)
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