Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Daventry (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 remote)
Contract: 6-9 Months Temporary Hours: Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established finance team based at our clients UK Logistics Centre in Daventry. This is a 6-9 month Temporary contract opportunity to cover a leave of absence, offering a hybrid working pattern.

This role would suit a technically strong accountant with solid inventory and costing experience, ideally gained within a logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environment.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and internal control frameworks.

• Preparing and posting general ledger journals
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
• Producing P&L and balance sheet reports
• Inventory and costing accounting
• Investigating and analysing financial variances
• Supporting internal and external audit queries (including SOX where applicable)
• Reviewing and improving financial controls and processes

We're looking for someone who has:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong accounting fundamentals
• Experience managing month-end close
• Proven experience in inventory accounting and costing
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with stakeholders

Experience with systems accounting or ERP systems within an operational environment would be highly advantageous.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with an immediate start.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.