Accountant at Kontak Recruitment

• Seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to manage financial reporting, reconciliations, statutory submissions, and month-end accounting functions within a professional accounting environment.
• This role requires a strong accounting professional with experience across financial reporting, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and management reporting, who can work independently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial operations, reporting processes, and audit readiness across multiple client portfolios.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5–10 years’ accounting experience
• Experience working on Pastel Accounting, Sage Online, Xero, and QuickBooks
• Experience working on Taxbox or similar income tax software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Experience with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience preparing VAT and statutory submissions
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and management reports.
• Process journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Prepare draft financial statements using Draftworx.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve discrepancies where required.

Banking & Reconciliations

• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure all reconciliations are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare VAT and statutory submissions in line with compliance requirements.
• Support tax compliance and assist with related financial processes.

Budgets, Forecasting & Analysis

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Analyse financial data and provide management with financial insights and reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.