Role Purpose
We seek an experienced Accountant to support the leadership team in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and efficient finance operations within a well established business services provider. The appointee will play a key role in the month-end close process, along with supporting the Management team within all areas of the department and ensuring the finance function effectively supports the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End
Preparation of monthly management accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
Assist with compliance for VAT, PAYE, Plastics Tax and statutory reporting.
Support AP/AR ledgers as needed.
Weekly supplier payment run
Monitor overdue debt and support credit control activities.
Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Support weekly and monthly group reporting
Support with year-end including liaising with external accountant and audit queries.
Support the administration and renewal of supplier and customer contracts
Cover for Payroll administration
Support the HR function
Skills & Experience Required
Excellent Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Previous accounting experience
Experience using Xero systems beneficial
Accounting Qualification
Personal Attributes
Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to deep-dive into numbers.
Strong communication skills
Highly organised, able to prioritise in a fast-paced production environment.
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Increased benefits with service
How to Apply
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on "APPLY" today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
Ash Consulting acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Candidates to be invited for interview will be contacted within 7 days
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year