Accountant

Opportunity to take ownership of lease accounting, payroll reporting, financial close activities and corporate reporting within a busy finance team.

Accountant

Daventry

Salary: £19.49 - £21.03 per hour DOE

Full Time: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Hybrid Working (2 Days Remote, 3 Days Onsite)

Temporary Assignment Until 24 December 2026

Preferred Start Date: 14 September 2026

Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking a Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant to join its finance team on a temporary basis.

The Role

This is a varied accounting position offering responsibility across financial reporting, payroll accounting, lease accounting and month-end activities. You will work closely with finance stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, compliance and financial control.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease accounting activities and support quarterly audits

• Process payroll journals, reconciliations and reporting

• Complete monthly and quarterly corporate reporting requirements

• Prepare PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns

• Analyse and report Profit in Inventory (PII) variances

• Manage the month-end close process for a key operational site

• Prepare review files and financial submissions

• Conduct and present balance sheet reviews

• Prepare annual tax pack information

• Investigate financial variances and ensure data integrity

• Support and improve internal financial controls

• Communicate financial findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Requirements

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant

• Strong Excel skills are essential

• Experience within financial reporting and reconciliations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders

• Knowledge of Oracle, Power BI or Power Query would be advantageous

Why Join Our Client?

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Broad and varied finance responsibilities

• Opportunity to work within a well-established international business

• Supportive team environment

• Immediate start available

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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