Assistant Accountant

Full Time Assistant Accountant based in Billericay, Essex

Hybrid working available after succesful probation period, £30,000 to £32,000 based on qualifcation and experience 

An exciting opportunity to be involved within a group of Construction companies that is looking to centralise the finance function. Perfect for a driven, passionate and committed individual who is AAT level 4 qualified. Experience within a similar role using Sage 50, Sage 200 and Xero is essential as we’re looking for someone to hit the ground running.

Based in a lovely office in Billericay with free onsite parking and free snacks coffee etc available, hybrid working is available after successful completion of probation period. Offering £30k - £32k depending on experience and qualifications, the role is full time Monday – Friday with hours to suit within the normal business operating hours; e.g. 8am – 4:30pm, 9am – 5:30pm.

Personal Qualities and Requirements:

• AAT Level 4 qualified
• Minimum 2 years experience of a similar role
• Knowledge of Sage 50, 200 and Xero essential
• Able to work independently
• Good Excel knowledge (Vlookups, IF statements)
• Happy to work in small team
• Ambitious
• Well organised
• Committed
• Forward thinking, wanting to improve current systems & way of working
• Open to a potentially quickly changing role

Role and Responsibilites:

• Processing Purchase invoices
• Processing Sale invoices
• Ownership of the Credit control function
• Performing Weekly and any adhoc payment runs
• Processing multiple payrolls, on a weekly and monthly basis
• Run multiple VAT returns on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Making tax payments before deadlines, PAYE, VAT & Corporation Tax
• Monthly CIS returns and taking ownership of the subcontractor function e.g. verifying CIS status, ensuring invoices meet our standards and correct tax treatment (CIS & VAT)
• Monthly credit card reconciliations
• Monthly supplier statements reconciliation 
• Assisting with annual audits
• Producing cost reports and other adhoc reporting
• Supporting Accounts Manager & Group CFO with Adhoc duties
• Take ownership of management accounts for smaller companies in the group, including balance sheet reconciliations, preparing working papers, journal postings and reporting
• Bank reconciliations
• Petty cash reconciliation