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This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding business as a motivated and ambitious individual. You will become part of a professional team focused on further developing the company and maximising future opportunities.
This role provides vital support to the Management Accountant and Finance Director, as well as the broader senior management team. As the company continues to grow and evolve, this position offers opportunities for personal development and the chance to realise your full potential.
Background and QualificationsThe ideal candidate for this position will either be currently working in the industry or seeking their first role in the sector. They are likely to be AAT qualified (or near completion) or part-qualified (early stages of ACCA or CIMA), with aspirations to complete their professional studies.
The candidate should possess a strong understanding of bookkeeping, daily accounting routines, and essential financial reporting requirements. Experience within the construction sector or a busy commercial environment would be an advantage.
Proficiency in Excel and experience with Sage Line 50 would also be highly beneficial.
Character and Skills
- Organised and able to plan effectively
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Willing to take on any tasks required for the role or within the office
- Strong attention to detail
- Capable of processing information accurately and questioning assumptions when necessary
- Reliable in meeting deadlines routinely
- Technically skilled
- Outgoing and able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of seniority
- Comfortable working in an open office environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Reporting ToThis role reports to the Management Accountant and Finance Director while working closely with Administration colleagues and company Directors.
Role and Duties
- Manage the Purchase Ledger on the Sage system, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and running payments
- Validate invoices, including direct costs against raised purchase orders, and resolve queries with suppliers and operational colleagues
- Maintain supplier insurance records, ensuring up-to-date and adequate coverage
- Update project records in operating system, including reviewing speculative projects regularly
- Prepare VAT Returns
- Manage secured work forecasts
- Perform data analysis, including reviewing and scrutinising project profitability
- Handle banking routines, including account reconciliations
- Post entries to the Nominal Ledger
- Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations, including Accruals and Prepayments
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
- Oversee Petty Cash, ensuring weekly reconciliations are completed
- Assist with annual budgets
- Contribute to year-end preparation tasks
Package
- Competitive salary
- Study support
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Biannual performance bonus scheme
- 5% employer-contributory pension scheme (matched by employee contribution)
- Flexible Benefits Platform, including Holiday Enhance
- Income Protection
- Death in Service
This role is perfect for someone eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing business while advancing their professional development.
Apply below if you are interested in this Liverpool based opportunity!
