Accountant (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Title: Accountant (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Hybrid - primarily homeworking but occasional travel to Dunston office required.

Contract type, shift pattern, working hours: 6 month fixed term contract, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Package includes: Salary from £30,000 a year, plus pension contributions matched up to 10% and access to flexible benefits that support your development, wellbeing and everyday life.

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented accountant looking to apply your skills in a fast-paced, purpose-driven business? Do you enjoy variety in your role and the chance to work with a supportive team focused on enhancing processes in the agricultural sector?

We're seeking an experienced Accountant to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to own month-end accounting activities, work across multiple systems and processes, and support the finance team through a busy and exciting period of change. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure our reporting remains accurate, timely and aligned with business needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and delivering all aspects of the month-end process
• Preparing monthly Profit & Loss and Trial Balance reports
• Posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register
• Supporting the subcontractor reconciliation and recharge process
• Responding to customer queries and invoice checks
• Carrying out general finance administration and supporting the wider team as required

What You'll Bring

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in an accounting or finance role, with a solid understanding of core processes and responsibilities.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Significant attention to detail coupled with notable accuracy
• Ability to effectively manage tasks both individually and collaboratively within a team
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Full UK driving licence (due to limited public transport to the Dunston office)

Location

This role is based at our Dunston office, with hybrid working available. Candidates must be able to travel to the office as required. Due to limited public transport links, access to a car and a full UK driving licence are essential.