Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

We’re delighted to be recruiting an Accountant on behalf of a well‑established organisation based in Kettering. This Accountant vacancy offers a varied and responsible role within a supportive finance function, providing exposure across management accounts, reporting and operational finance, with full training available where required.

Salary: Up to £35,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Office‑based role with flexi‑hours
Location: Kettering
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, life assurance, group personal pension plan, income protection, on‑site parking, flexi‑hours

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial analysis
• Maintenance of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and the fixed asset register
• Responsibility for VAT reporting and support with monthly and annual stock takes
• Assistance with the year‑end audit process, including documentation and auditor queries
• Processing payroll, expense claims, credit card statements and foreign currency petty cash
• Sales invoicing for the Irish entity and maintenance of customer accounts
• Standard costing and financial reporting for test equipment products

• Proven all‑round accounts department experience, including involvement in monthly management accounts
• Ideally AAT qualified or part‑qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate financial information
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to support and develop others within a finance function
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central, payroll or consolidation of accounts would be advantageous