Finance Manager

Temporary Operations Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a large, established organisation within the wholesale and distribution sector who are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Accountant on an initial 6-month contract in Bradford.

This is a really hands-on, varied finance role supporting a busy operational site. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day accounting and month-end reporting for the branch, working closely with both the operational team and wider finance function.

The role would suit a qualified Accountant or experienced QBE who is comfortable getting stuck into the detail and can hit the ground running within a fast-paced environment.

Salary / Benefits

Salary, £50,000 - £60,000

Initial 6-month contract

Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week on site

40-hour working week, Monday to Friday

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job Duties

Full ownership of the month-end process, including journals, accruals and nominal ledger reconciliations

Production of monthly branch reporting packs and supporting MI

Balance sheet reconciliations

Weekly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations

Weekly treasury reporting

Commission and rebate calculations

Supporting purchase ledger and sales ledger with queries

Overseeing the expense ledger and ensuring invoices are coded correctly

Weekly and monthly sales reporting and analysis

Ad hoc commercial and financial analysis

Supporting payroll, including timesheet checks and system inputs

VAT reporting to Head Office

Supporting internal and external audit requirements

Producing additional ad hoc reports as required

Who will I report in to?

Site Manager / Head of Finance

When will interviews be taking place?

Interviews will be happening ASAP, so ideally we are looking for somebody who is available immediately or at relatively short notice.

Ideal experience

Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Strong all-round accounting experience within a fast-paced environment

Confident producing management accounts and taking ownership of month-end

Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience within wholesale, retail, foodservice, distribution or another fast-moving operational environment would be advantageous

Strong attention to detail and confident working to tight deadlines

Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships across finance and operations

Comfortable working independently and using your own initiative

Flexible, hands-on approach and happy working as part of a small team