Job Reference: 14414.3
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE
£40,000 - £45,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're recruiting on behalf of a successful group of companies that operate in the construction industry who are looking to recruit a hands-on Senior Assistant Accountant to work closely with the Finance Director.As the Senior Assistant Accountant, you'll be responsible for handling the transactional finance activities, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Invoice Approvals, Bank / Account Reconciliation, CIS Payments and working closely with contractors.
In addition, you'll be involved in month end activities, including accruals, prepayments, VAT returns and assisting with the cash-flow management and budgeting processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business and to further developyour career in finance.
THE SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:
* Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for running the finances for one of the subsidiaries and assisting in group wide accounting as and when required.
* Overseeing and developing a Finance Administrator
* Management of the Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Credit Notes, Bank Reconciliation and Account Reconciliation
* Maintaining Purchase Order numbers and approval procedures
* Preparing supplier paymentsand authorising transactions
* Handling supplier and subcontractor payments, including reconciliation
* Ensuring accuracy in supplier and subcontractor statements
* Responsible for the creation of sales invoices, credit notes, and customer communication
* Daily cash posting and effective resolution of sales queries.
* Providing support across various finance department functions
* Liaising with suppliers, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
* Managing CIS deductions, HMRC returns,journals, accruals, prepayments, retention journals, VAT returns, and month-end processes.
* Assisting in the management of cash-flow and budgeting
THE PERSON:
* Experience as a Senior Assistant Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Manager
* Experience of processing CIS Returns is essential
* Xero softwareexperience would be beneficial but not essential
* Intemediate Excel skills - Pivot tables, Vlookups
* Recent experience insales and purchase ledger tasks
* Open to considering QBE or part qualified in AAT, CIMA or ACCA
* Strong communication, exceptional task prioritisation, and organisational skills
* A positive, team-oriented attitude with acute attention to detailTO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Senior Assistant Accountant via the advertisement for immediate consideration.
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Industry: Accountancy
Salary: £40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + Pension Scheme, Parking
Salary Benefits: Pension Scheme, Parking
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Senior Assistant Accountant, Accountant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager
Contact Name: Martin Richardson
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