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We are working with a SME with a group of companies to recruit an Accountant. You will have excellent analytical
and numerical abilities along with accuracy and an eye for detail.
Profile
- Good oral and written communication skills to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels of the business.
- Ability to work as part of a team, a can-do attitude, will be reliable and strive to meet deadlines.
- Provide a professional and timely accounting service in the submission of the monthly management accounts.
- Provide support to the Accounts team, as required.
Key responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Group Director, key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the accounting records for the Group
- The production of month end management accounts including analysis.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset
schedule.
- Daily processing of bank transactions and reconciliations.
- Preparation and posting of monthly journals.
- Produce quarterly VAT Returns – reconciling to the nominal ledger.
- Produce monthly CIS returns
- Manage and process subcontractor applications and payment certificates.
- Maintain and manage retention schedules
- Preparation of budgets, year-end schedules
- Assisting with the development of systems and controls, identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive
efficiencies.
- Offering advice and support, building a good rapport with other team members and external bodies
Experience/Qualifications
- ACCA qualified or equivalent/Qualified by experience
- At least 5+ years’ experience in an accounting function with relevant experience.
- Experience in construction and knowledge of CIS would be beneficial.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise, with a proactive and hands on approach to meet deadlines.
- Experience using Sage50 and Sage200 is beneficial
- Sound working knowledge of MS Windows-based software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, electronic mail, and the internet.
- Intermediate excel skills – Pivot tables and VLookups are beneficial.
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