Accountant (NQ)

Cala Consulting is recruiting for a newly qualified Accountant on behalf of their client, a successful manufacturing company based in Bangor.

The Role
The ideal candidate will play a key role in the production of accurate financial information, supporting month-end and year-end processes, statutory reporting, and business decision-making. This role would suit a recently qualified accountant seeking to develop commercial and technical accounting experience within an industry environment and work within a finance team. This role is 35 hours per week, based in their offices in Bangor. They offer an early finish on a Friday and flexitime is also available.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities
• Assist with the preparation for audits and liaise with auditors as required
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the finance department
• Provide financial support and advice to other departments within the business
• Assist with grant funding applications
• Ensure compliance with US sales tax regulations
• Ensure compliance with EU VAT regulations
• Assist with HMRC audits
• Prepare financial data for US statutory filings
• Develop and maintain interdepartmental relationships
  

  Essential Skills and Experience

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, both written and verbal
• Strong IT capability, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage competing deadlines
  
  Essential Criteria
  
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (final stage students may be considered)
• Recent practice or industry experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and internal controls
• Experience of month-end processes and reconciliations
• Strong analytical, reporting and Microsoft Office skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, both written and verbal
• Strong IT capability, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage competing deadlines
  
  Benefits
  Flexitime policy
  Reward Gateway discount scheme
  Staff Discount Scheme
  Annual leave increasing in line with length of service
  Electric Vehicle charging portsSecure
  Free onsite parking