Group Financial Accountant

Greenwell Gleeson are pleased to be working with a successful construction business based in the Staffordshire area. This is a Group role that will have responsibility for Treasury Management matters. The post holder should have relevant experience in a similar role working in the construction and or house building sectors.

Key role responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage one direct report to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the Company's objectives

• Provide additional adhoc support to the Group Financial Controller and Ledger Supervisor to cover periods of holiday or absence.

• Driving new ways of working, continually improve the ledger function's processes and procedures

• Acting as key contact during the year end audit, completing evidence requests and undertaking relevant process walkthroughs.

• Responsible for verifying accuracy of VAT treatment, including subcontractor certificates, prior to being posted.

• Provide clear instructions and ensure timely completions of postings by Ledger team.

• Preparation of CIS reconciliation, returns & payments

• Ongoing monitoring of Group Cash position to ensure compliance with Group Treasury policies.

• Liaise and collaborate with relevant Commercial colleagues and Finance Business Partners to ensure Group and individual subsidiary headroom's are maintained.

• Coordination and production of balance sheet rec for Cashbook, VAT, CIS accounts

• Responsible for managing the cashbook

• Undertake bank reconciliations, actively exploring ways to streamline this process.

What is expected:

• Experience in House Building or Construction is highly desired.

• High level of understanding of VAT treatment in Construction

• Able to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy

• Contribute as a manager, role model the company values and behaviours

• Drive and enthusiasm to contribute to a high performing team with the right procedures and processes in place

• Professional and knowledgeable with the ability to build trust and credibility with people

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels both internal and external to the business.