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Accountant
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Southampton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a highly successful organisation to recruit an Accountant for a 15-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers a broad blend of management accounting, payroll, VAT, reconciliations, and month-end responsibilities, ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys ownership and variety.
As a key part of the finance team, you will take responsibility for core P&L areas, monthly reporting, and providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making.
What will the Accountant role involve?
Full month-end ownership including P&L management (staff costs & overheads), journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, variance analysis and commentary
Reviewing P&L entries, reclassifying costs where required, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across all areas
Preparing monthly reports including T&E, FX revaluations, supporting schedules and assisting with overall month-end deadlines
Payroll and HR support including payroll journals, payment preparation, maintaining salary databases and producing headcount reports
Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations, supporting audits, and assisting the Finance Assistant with AP queries
Suitable Candidate for the Accountant vacancy:
Qualified or qualified by experience accountant
Strong month-end accounting experience including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
Confident producing P&L commentary and variance analysis
Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and collaborative working style
Additional benefits and information for the Accountant (FTC) role:
Hybrid working
Free parking
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