Job Description: Accountant #### Overview The Accountant is responsible for overseeing financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and generating reports using Kerridge K8 or Kerridge Navigator ERP systems. This role leverages the systems integrated financial modules to manage general ledger activities, ensure compliance, and support business decision-making within a dynamic operational environment. Key Responsibilities - **General Ledger Oversight:** Record and manage financial transactions (e.g., revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities) in K8 or Navigator, ensuring accurate ledger entries and proper nominal code allocation. - **Account Reconciliation:** Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, supplier statements, and inter-company transactions using K8 or Navigators reconciliation tools to maintain financial accuracy. - **Financial Reporting:** Prepare financial statements (e.g., profit and loss, balance sheets) and operational reports using K8’s reporting suite or Navigator’s equivalent, providing insights for management. - **Month-End and Year-End Close:** Execute closing procedures in K8 or Navigator, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation, ensuring timely and accurate financial period closures. - **Budgeting and Cost Analysis:** Input budget data into K8 or Navigator, monitor variances, and analyze costs tied to stock, sales, or distribution activities within the system. - **Compliance and Audit Support:** Ensure adherence to accounting standards (e.g., GAAP), tax regulations, and Kerridge-configured workflows, maintaining audit-ready records in the ERP. - **System Utilization:** Leverage K8 or Navigator features (e.g., multi-currency support, job costing) to manage financial data specific to the company’s industry, such as distribution or manufacturing. - **Process Improvement:** Identify opportunities to enhance accounting workflows within K8 or Navigator, collaborating with system administrators to optimize configurations or resolve issues. - **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Provide financial data and analysis from the ERP to department managers, supporting operational decisions tied to inventory, sales, or procurement. Skills and Qualifications - **Technical Proficiency:** Strong expertise in Kerridge K8 or Kerridge Navigator ERP systems, particularly in financial modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable). - **Accounting Knowledge:** In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes. - **Analytical Skills:** Ability to analyze financial and operational data within K8 or Navigator to identify trends and support decision-making. - **Detail-Oriented:** Precision in data entry, transaction coding, and error detection within the ERP environment. - **Communication:** Effective skills to convey financial insights to non-financial team members or management. - **Problem-Solving:** Competence in troubleshooting system discrepancies or financial issues using K8 or Navigator tools. - **Experience:** 2-5 years of accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years working with Kerridge K8, Navigator, or a comparable ERP system. - **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus. #### Work Environment - Hybrid - Daily interaction with K8 or Navigator’s financial interface - Collaborative role with finance, operations, and IT teams to ensure system and process alignment. #### Typical Requirements - Proficiency in K8’s financial reporting and reconciliation features or Navigator’s equivalent functionality. - Experience with month-end/year-end processes in an ERP-driven environment. - Familiarity with Kerridge-specific features like multi-branch accounting or stock-linked financials (common in distribution/manufacturing). - Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial data.