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.