Accountant

Job Description:

Accountant
Kettering
Salary to £35k

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join a busy Finance Department in Kettering The role reports to the Financial Controller and offers the opportunity to work across multiple teams, including UK and overseas colleagues. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts and financial forecasts
• Assist with year-end audits, including documentation and liaising with auditors
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage VAT reporting and compliance
• Support monthly and annual stock takes
• Maintain fixed asset register
• Analyse financial data and prepare reports
• Apply standard costing to test equipment products
• Set up and amend customer accounts
• Process sales invoicing for overseas entities
• Manage expense claims, credit card statements, and petty cash in foreign currencies
• Assist with monthly payroll processing

Essential Requirements

• Proven all-round accounting experience, including monthly management accounts
• Ideally AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or recognised equivalent
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to influence and develop others within the team
• Competent in intermediate-level Excel

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and Customer Engagement systems
• Understanding of account consolidation
• Payroll experience

Benefits

• 25–30 days annual leave (service related)
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours

Closing Date: 25th March 2026

If interested, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.