Job Description

A highly successful business in York seeks an experienced Accountant to support them for at least 6 months. The role is to support the Financial Controller with a range of duties that include:

• The preparation of monthly management accounts within 8 - 10 working days of each month end
• Creation, analysis and posting journals of accruals, prepayments, sales, rebates, payroll and petty cash
• Reconciling inter-company transactions
• Developing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations to cover all balance sheet codes, with back up documentation for review
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, raising depreciation journals and posting
• Producing of monthly financial information including profit and loss reports and balance sheet reconciliations within 8-10 working days of each month end. Ensure that these are prepared to a high standard and any risks are identified for line manager review
• Monthly VAT validation, quarterly returns and reconciliations

To be considered for this role you must have a proven track record of working in a dynamic environment, a commitment to meet tight deadlines and a very open and enthusiastic attitude. Good accounts preparation skills are essential, and the role is highly likely to lead to a longer-term opportunity. This is with one of my best clients who I\'ve been working with for years so well worth considering.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years\' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website www.sharpconsultancy.com for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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