Accountant

Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a broad, hands-on role where you can make a real impact?Warner Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and successful SME based near Daventry. With a turnover of circa £7 million, this is a stable, friendly business with an excellent reputation and low staff turnover.Working closely with the CEO, this role offers a varied and responsible position where you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while contributing to the wider business.Location: Daventry, East MidlandsJob Type: PermanentThe RoleAs Accountant, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the finance function, including:\n

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• Preparing accurate monthly management accounts
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• Managing P&L, cashflow and balance sheet reporting
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• Supporting budget setting and monitoring performance
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• Cashflow forecasting
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• VAT returns and statutory compliance
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• Credit control and debtor management
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• Day-to-day accounting (sales ledger, purchase ledger, nominal ledger, journals and reconciliations)
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• Bank payments and payroll oversight
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• Maintaining the fixed asset register
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• Liaising with external accountants and auditors
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About YouWe’re looking for someone who enjoys a hands-on, all-round finance role within an SME environment:\n

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• AAT qualified (or equivalent experience)
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• Strong practical accounting experience
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• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
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• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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• High attention to detail
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• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
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What’s on Offer\n

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• Generous pension scheme (minimum 9% employer contribution)
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• Private healthcare
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• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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• Positive work-life balance in a supportive business
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• Hybrid working available - applicants must be within a commuting distance of Daventry
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