Accounts Assistant

Responsible for recording and processing all invoices and providing reports to the Finance Team and Finance Director. You will assist the analysis of statements and accounts to ensure accuracy and completing bank reconciliations. You will also assist with the production of weekly reports and year-end processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Bank reconciliations, bank postings and bank transaction analysis.

Creditor invoice posting and reconciliation.

Intercompany invoicing and reconciliation.

Various balance sheet reconciliations.

Accrual and prepayment calculations

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts

Preparation of statutory returns e.g. Form VAT3 RCT etc.

Manage cash flows and project working capital requirements of the business.

Overseeing the debtors and creditors ledger.

Assisting with year-end close including liaising with external auditors.

Assisting in the compilation of budgets and forecasts covering all activities of the group.

Daily management and recording of construction accounts payable

Updating internal reports and liaising with the purchasing manager

Review of subcontractor invoices for accuracy

Assisting with preparation of financial statements

Creditor reconciliations

Bank Reconciliations

Processing batches entries of creditors invoices, checking and posting

Reconciliation of supplier statements

Liaising with External Auditors as required

Preparation of construction cost sheets

Ensure invoices match POs

Ensure invoices have adhered to approval process

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Accounting Technician Certificate would be advantageous 

A self-starter who can add real value in this challenging role.

Ability to work effectively both on your own and within a team.

Be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, good judgement showing logical decision making and have a hands-on approach.

A person with the confidence to develop and implement initiatives, problem solve, and deliver effective solutions.

Highly IT literate.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to succeed in this role as it will involve interaction with various key internal and external stakeholders.

Strong financial acumen and technical ability.

Experience with TAS Books and Sage X3 is desirable.

Strong systems experience

3+ Years Book-keeping experience

Strong written and verbal skills

Experience using SAGE, Tas, or a similar accounting package advantageous