Company Accountant - Temporary to Permanent - South Somerset
Our client is experiencing rapid growth, delivering specialist solutions to clients worldwide. They're looking for a detail-driven and proactive accountant to help them maintain strong financial control during this exciting expansion phase.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance (and deputising in their absence), you will take the lead in setting up, managing, and reporting all company contract data in Sage 50. You'll work closely with sales and operations to ensure that pricing, costs, and margins are accurate and that projects meet planned profitability targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Set up, maintain, and report all company contract data in Sage 50.
* Manage and update company price lists, adjusting for foreign currency exchange rates.
* Verify large sales proposals for inspection.
* Work with sales and operations teams to ensure contract terms are correct and costs are controlled.
* Issue customer monthly statements and chase overdue accounts.
* Manage and report stock levels in Sage 50, ensuring accuracy with the balance sheet.
* Attend and contribute to weekly contract review meetings.
* Assist with year-end accounts alongside the Head of Finance.
Measures of Success
* Accurate, on-time weekly financial and contract reports.
* Sage 50 accurately reflects Gross Profit and Work-in-Progress for all contracts.
* Effective credit control with minimal overdue accounts.
* Stock values align with the balance sheet.
* Head of Finance feels well supported in all financial operations.
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong Sage 50 experience is essential.
* Proven experience in contract and cost control accounting.
* Solid understanding of credit control and stock management.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Strong communication skills to work across finance, sales, and operations teams.
Why Join our client?
* Play a key role in shaping financial systems during an exciting growth period.
* Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
* Competitive salary (DOE) and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on projects with global reach in the marine industry.
If you are interested in this temporary to permanent accountant role in South Somerset, please contact me urgently on [email protected]
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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