Accountant - Fixed term contract

Brook Street Recruitment is working with our client in BT3 who are currently recruiting for an experienced Accountant to join our client's finance team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy environment and provide essential support across a range of accounting and financial control activities.

There is potential for the contract to be extended beyond the initial term.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the production of management accounts, and ensuring financial transactions are processed efficiently and accurately. You will also assist with month-end processes and contribute to maintaining strong financial controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the trial balance and support the Finance Director with the preparation of management accounts.
• Reconcile bank and cash accounts and maintain cloud-based accounting systems.
• Manage the purchase ledger function.
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding queries and payments.
• Process purchase invoices accurately and within required timescales.
• Allocate payments and receipts against customer and supplier accounts.
• Complete month-end procedures and financial cut-off processes in accordance with departmental deadlines.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with company procedures.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within an accounting or finance environment.
• Experience using accounting software packages.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and willing to learn new systems and processes.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using Sage Intacct or other Sage accounting software.
• Experience working within a high-volume transactional finance environment.
• Experience with MIS or ERP systems.
• Part-qualified accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum (pro rata).
• Initial 3-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive finance team.
• Immediate start available.

If you are an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.