The Finance Accountant is responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in enabling the company management team to make sound commercial decisions based on financial information and ensuring a strong control environment exists. This is a 6 month contract but can go to a permanent role for the right person, you do need to be available immediately.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for Cost Management forecasting/planning and analysing variances to forecasts


• Work with the FM to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters.


• To chair monthly P&L reviews with the Sales Manager


• Act as the key liaison between Credit Control, Purchase ledger, Buying, Supply Chain and the finance function


• To investigate and answer routine queries arising from Budget Holders, Management and other Finance staff as well as customers and suppliers


• Prepare the monthly management accounts as well as the year end accounts


• Support the production of the budget and quarterly forecasts being responsible for all the cost lines


• Prepare and review of P&L and balance sheet reports for month end


• To apply accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including the production of journals, routine reports and variance analysis.


• To analyse financial information in response to queries from managers, suppliers and customers.


• To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies.


• To plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the departments monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner.


• To input accounting data into SAGE & SAP with speed and accuracy.


• To create, develop and maintain accounting spreadsheets used in the Finance function.


• Reporting and monitoring the division's key performance indicators; sales, profitability ratios, and investigating variances to budget or year on year movements

Competencies/Leadership Themes

• Communication with non finance personnel & people at all levels of the business


• Demonstrates a sense of personal ownership for outputs and has a 'can do' attitude


• Enjoys change and adapts to new situations


• Has the ability to prioritise and effectively manage time


• Has enthusiasm and tenacity to strive for continuous improvement


• Engages and motivates others to meet their objectives

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Excellent commercial acumen and a good eye for detail, coupled with a strong academic background


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with both finance and non-finance individuals


• Accomplished interpersonal skills


• Computer literate with good excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles