Temporary Accountant

About Our Client

You will be part of a small team in Southampton so will be expected to hit the ground running!

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations in the manufacturing department.
• Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial reports.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing budget costs to actual costs.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to identify areas for financial improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and assist with other finance related tasks.
• Support external auditors by providing accurate information and answering questions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accountant should have:

• Ideally be working towards professional qualifications or be qualified by experience
• Experience in a similar accountancy role
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting processes.
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Be able to work in the office full time

• Competitive hourly rate
• Chance to work in new role which you can put your stamp on
• The opportunity to potentially go permanent after a temporary period

We encourage all candidates who believe they could bring value to this temporary role to apply. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a successful and growing company in the Southampton area.