Senior Accountant

Location: Daventry (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 remote) Contract: 6-9 Months Temporary Hours: Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established finance team based at our clients UK Logistics Centre in Daventry. This is a 6-9 month Temporary contract opportunity to cover a leave of absence, offering a hybrid working pattern.

This role would suit a technically strong accountant with solid inventory and costing experience, ideally gained within a logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environment.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and internal control frameworks.

Key duties include:

Preparing and posting general ledger journals

Performing balance sheet reconciliations

Supporting month-end and year-end close processes

Producing P&L and balance sheet reports

Inventory and costing accounting

Investigating and analysing financial variances

Supporting internal and external audit queries (including SOX where applicable)

Reviewing and improving financial controls and processes

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent)

Strong accounting fundamentals

Experience managing month-end close

Proven experience in inventory a...