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