Our client is a dynamic and high growth group of companies within the manufacturing industry ideally located in Redditch.

As a result of a mixture of growth and international promotion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Company Accountant to join the business on either a FTC or permanent basis.

Working closely with the Finance Director, this role will work as part of a small but well established team and is very much a end to end role support the FD with Management / Financial Accounting but also assisting the Finance Clerk with Purchase, Sales and General ledger duties.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a creative and flexible approach, you will be numerate, conscientious, disciplined, organised, versatile, and personable. A hands-on person who is willing to support other areas of the business when the circumstances arise.
Advanced knowledge of Excel (IF, VLookup) and Sage/Xero would be desirable as it is required so to manage all elements of our financial accounting requirements.
Duties to include, but not limited to:
· Purchase ledger: daily processing purchase invoices, credit card receipts and payments
· Supplier management and do all payment runs (Weekly / Monthly)
· Financial Reporting – For review by FD
· Bank reconciliations
· Sales ledger Cover: raising sales invoices, statements – Overlap cover
· Credit Control Cover – Overlap cover
· Knowledge of Stocks / GRNi
. Dealing with any financial queries
· Quarterly Re-Forecasts & Annual Budgets – For review by FD
. Weekly debtors, creditors, and Cash Flow Forecasting – For review by FD
· Preparation of monthly profit & loss & balance sheets with full reconciliations – For review by FD
· Financial report management – Margin Analysis / Commentary
· Quarterly preparation and review of VAT return – Submit via MTD
· Year end preparation – Audit Packs and Lead Schedules.
. Payroll – Journals

The ideal candidate will have previous experience gained within a similar position likely to have been operating as Book Keeper / Management, Financial or Company Accountant.
Whilst a level of qualification in AAT / ACCA / CIMA is ideal, those that are QBE but can demonstrate suitable experience will be considered.
• Experience with accounting systems with proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Sage Line 50, Xero
• An enthusiastic approach to work A ‘can do’ attitude, and “role up the sleeves” approach, as is the nature of the business, which means flexibility is often required.
• Excellent numerical ability
• Meticulous attention to detail and time management – Reporting Deadlines are key.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.

In return this position can be offered on either a FTC or Permanent basis and will offer a basic salary of £35,000 to £45,000 DOE plus benefits and bonus.