Group Assistant Accountant

Group Assistant Accountant
£40,000 - £45,000 + bonus, benefits & Hybrid working
London

Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant, comfortable working in a varied month end finance role and excited by the prospect of joining a leading UK Construction Group? If so, this role could be for you. We’re exclusively partnered with a multi-entity construction business as they look to add a Group Assistant Accountant to their team.

About the Company:

• Multi subsidiary Construction Group
• £4bn+ revenue and £170m EBITDA
• 10% YOY growth and strong cash position

The Role:
The role will support the Group Finance Manager & Treasury Director in a varied month end position, supporting the day-to-day management of the Group’s circa £300m cash balance, whilst supporting the monthly close in a small Group finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly journals including prepayments and accruals
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including maintaining the fixed asset register
• Analysing monthly head office costs & preparing monthly Intercompany recharges
• Raising monthly/quarterly sales invoices
• Assisting with production of statutory accounts
• Assisting with external audit queries
• Supporting the daily management of the Group’s circa £300m cash balance
• Preparing morning reports on daily available cash balances, investing surplus available cash, and managing intra-group loans
• Producing daily cash reports for the group’s senior management
• Ensuring that all cash management activities are accurately and consistently recorded and reported
• Inputting and arranging authorisation of payments arising from cash management activities
• Preparing weekly cash forecasts for the head office function and the consolidated group.

• Checking bank interest calculations and ensuring that interest payable and receivable is accurately reported
• Monitoring outstanding performance bonds and pushing for release of performance bonds no longer required

The Ideal Candidate:

• AAT Qualified or 3-5 years’ experience in a month end role
• Experience in a month end finance role in a similar Assistant Accountant capacity
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and to work to deadlines
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make rational decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• Bonus (10%)
• Private Healthcare
• Comprehensive benefits package including 6% matched pension
• Hybrid working (3 days in London, 2 remote)

How to Apply:
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.

About Aila Recruitment:
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.

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