Assistant Accountant

Why apply for this?

• Excellent company with a great reputation on the local market
• Fantastic salary and benefits package
• Great Training and Development for an ambitious finance candidate working alongside a qualified accountant.

About the company
A large company with a local influence, this business has seen continued success throughout COVID. There is a well-established finance department and structure in place to support the new candidate in their new position.

About the job

Reporting to the Company Accountant you will be responsible for and assisting with the following duties…

• Processing a high volume of supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Reconciling statements and preparing spreadsheets for supplier and subcontractor payment runs
• Communication with our suppliers/customers and internal management to resolve queries
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, RCT Returns, PAYE Returns
• Carrying out bank reconciliations
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and HP/Leasing schedules
• Posting of depreciation, accruals, prepayments
• Posting sales invoices and intercompany invoices
• Allocating customer payments to accounts
• Assisting the accountant in preparing monthly contract P&Ls
• Assisting with the preparation of internal management reports
• Undertaking in-depth reviews of costs to ensure the company purchasing policy is adhered to
• Taking accounts to the Trial Balance stage for the company accountant
• Assisting the accountant with the annual audit
• Working to monthly deadlines
• Any other duties that may be required

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A minimum of 2 years experience within a fast-paced finance department
• IATI-qualified or part-qualified accountant is desirable but not essential
• Strong skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and Sage
• Ability to resolve queries and use initiative
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrable experience working with high-volume data and transactions and a strong level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines with excellent time management skills
• Experience in the construction sector is an advantage
• Strong IT skills

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Daryl Hunter at HireIQ in complete confidence.