Assistant Accountant - Permanent

An integral member of the Finance team, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate Finance function within the business. Preparation of supplier payments, month end reconciliations, purchase ledger maintenance, financial reporting and assistance with the month end close process. The role will cover both UK and the Republic of Ireland ledgers maintaining end to end finance processes along with overseeing our Fleet Management company.

Key

responsibilities:



• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations


• Monthly reconciliation of GBP and Euro bank accounts


• Calculation and processing of accruals and prepayments


• Calculating and reviewing the monthly bad and doubtful debt provision


• Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register


• Preparing and processing BACS, CHAPS and cheque payments


• Prepare and process month end journals requested by Financial Controller/Finance Director


• Ensure supplier invoices are processed, paid on time and the accounts are up to date


• Ensure expenses are correctly calculated, approved and coded within the ledgers


• Maintain purchase ledger including management of balances and perform statement reconciliations


• Fleet Management query resolution


• Document critical processes and identify improvements and opportunities for efficiencies


• Ensure responsibilities specific to your role as detailed within BKH L006 Health Safety and Environment Policy are complied with


• Any other reasonable management request

The position will also act as cover for annual leave/sickness and peak processing periods for other business critical finance task:


• Cashflow reporting and forecasting


• Monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns / Reverse VAT charges scheme


• Credit Control


• Invoice processing

Ideally part AAT qualified, the Assistant Accountant will work 8.30-5 Monday - Friday. This is a permanent position with a salary of up to £25k salary.

If you would like to be considered for the position of Assistant Accountant please click apply to send your CV or call Monique on (phone number removed)