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- Annual Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
- Location: Ilford
- Job Type: Full-time
Join a professional and agile business located in Ilford, offering a modern office setting with numerous growth opportunities. My client are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant to enhance their team. This role provides a relaxed and lively work atmosphere with a focus on professional development.
Day-to-day of the role:- Handle sales invoicing, purchase invoices, credit control, expenses, and processing subcontractor timesheets and payments.
- Conduct weekly bank reconciliations, VAT, and CIS returns.
- Assist with management accounts including accruals and journals when possible.
- Report daily/weekly on accounts progress to the operations director, identifying and mitigating any financial losses.
- Manage all HMRC matters in the UK.
- Provide weekly reports on forecasting, budgeting, and overall cost control plans.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, Quantity Surveyors, Office Managers, and Project Managers to ensure the success of projects.
- Ensure all paperwork is up-to-date and complete, prepare status/progress reports, and lead accounts meetings.
- Update the risk log and inform the operations director of key milestones.
- Manage petty cash, credit cards, and expenses, and assist the Financial Controller with quarterly VAT returns, monthly CIS returns, and monthly management accounts.
- Proven accounting and bookkeeping experience, preferably within the construction industry.
- Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Excel.
- Knowledge of CIS and VAT.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online and Money Soft is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively at various levels within the business.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Casual dress code.
- Company events.
- Company pension.
- On-site parking.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to improve efficiency and workmanship quality within a supportive environment. Professional behaviour and conduct are expected at all times.
To apply for this Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
