Are you looking for a finance role where you'll gain exposure to every aspect of accounting rather than being confined to a single function?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within a creative and dynamic industry, seeking an ambitious Finance Lead to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or experienced finance professional who wants to broaden their skills, take ownership of key financial processes, and play an active role in supporting the continued success of the business.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee a wide range of accounting responsibilities and become the central point of contact for day-to-day finance activities. This is a varied role offering genuine scope for development and increased responsibility over time.

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Who are we?

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We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Preparing accounts to trial balance stage and supporting month-end and year-end processes

• Reconciling nominal ledger control accounts

• Preparing accruals and prepayments

• Managing the purchase ledger function from invoice processing through to payment runs

• Maintaining the cash book and completing regular bank reconciliations

• Managing debtor reconciliations, credit control activities and sales ledger processes

• Preparing VAT and EC sales returns

• Processing and analysing representative expenses

• Administering royalty and agent commission payments

• Maintaining fixed asset registers and calculating depreciation

• Producing stock valuations and reconciling stock control accounts

• Maintaining and developing financial spreadsheets and reporting tools

• Supporting continuous improvement within finance processes and controls

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Ideal Candidate

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• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification

• Previous experience preparing accounts to trial balance stage and beyond

• A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls

• At least 3 years' accounting experience

• Strong IT skills, including Excel and accounting software such as Sage and Xero

• Confidence working with systems and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider team

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Ready for your next role in finance? Hit the apply button today!

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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