Blair West is supporting a leading North East name in manufacturing as they look to bring in a qualified accountant into a technical, financial reporting role.

The opportunity:

• Supporting monthly closing process, within tight deadlines including presentation to Senior Management.
• Ensuring compliance with internal accounting and governance policies.
• Assist section manager with technical accounting matters.
• Preparation of statutory accounts.
• Key point of contact with external auditors, for quarterly and year end audits.
• Submission of internal control questionnaires.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• A qualification in accountancy (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Statutory accounts preparation under both FRS 101 & 102, and key point of contact for external auditors.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, including Pension & Lease accounting.
• The ability to coordinate internal controls and compliance (JSOX / SOX).
• The experience to present data in a clear and structured way for your varying audiences.
• The ability to be proactive and inquisitive nature leading to a strive for continuous improvement.
• SAP proficiency would be advantageous.
• Strong spreadsheet (Excel) and PowerPoint skills.

Our commitment:

Blair West is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant. 

If you’d like to speak to someone about this opportunity:

Craig Stewart:  [email protected] /  07734 972 433