Job Description
Kinetic PLC are delighted to be assisting with the recruitment of a Senior Accountant to support the finance team at our client's UK Logistics Centre in Daventry. This is a contract role covering a leave of absence, where you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's accounting activities, including inventory accounting, costing, and general ledger management.
The role will involve supporting financial reporting, analysing variances, and assisting with month-end processes to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid role based in Daventry
3 days onsite and 2 days remote
Candidates must be able to commute to site when required
Assignment & Pay
Contract duration: 6-9 months
Start date: ASAP
30 per hour
37.5 hours per week with flexible office hours
Key Duties
Support the finance team with general ledger management and accounting transactions
Prepare and post journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting activities
Prepare balance sheet and profit & loss reports as required
Analyse financial data and investigate unusual variances
Support inventory accounting and costing processes across the logistics operation
Respond to queries from management, auditors, and internal stakeholders regarding financial information
Review and support improvements to internal financial controls and processes
Assist with audit requirements and financial compliance activities
Ensure financial information is handled accurately and confidentially
Skills & Experience Required
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or similar preferred)
Strong accounting fundamentals and experience within a finance function
Experience supporting month-end close processes
Experience with inventory accounting and costing accounting
Experience completing balance sheet reconciliations
Ability to analyse financial data and investigate variances
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly
Experience working with financial systems or ERP systems would be advantageous
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to join a well-established organisation within a key finance role
Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility
Competitive 30 per hour contract rate
Experience working within a busy logistics and operational finance environment
Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles.
The role will involve supporting financial reporting, analysing variances, and assisting with month-end processes to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid role based in Daventry
3 days onsite and 2 days remote
Candidates must be able to commute to site when required
Assignment & Pay
Contract duration: 6-9 months
Start date: ASAP
30 per hour
37.5 hours per week with flexible office hours
Key Duties
Support the finance team with general ledger management and accounting transactions
Prepare and post journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting activities
Prepare balance sheet and profit & loss reports as required
Analyse financial data and investigate unusual variances
Support inventory accounting and costing processes across the logistics operation
Respond to queries from management, auditors, and internal stakeholders regarding financial information
Review and support improvements to internal financial controls and processes
Assist with audit requirements and financial compliance activities
Ensure financial information is handled accurately and confidentially
Skills & Experience Required
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or similar preferred)
Strong accounting fundamentals and experience within a finance function
Experience supporting month-end close processes
Experience with inventory accounting and costing accounting
Experience completing balance sheet reconciliations
Ability to analyse financial data and investigate variances
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly
Experience working with financial systems or ERP systems would be advantageous
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to join a well-established organisation within a key finance role
Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility
Competitive 30 per hour contract rate
Experience working within a busy logistics and operational finance environment
Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles.
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