SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE

£40,000 - £45,000 + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful group of companies that operate in the construction industry who are looking to recruit a hands-on Senior Assistant Accountant to work closely with the Finance Director.

As the Senior Assistant Accountant, you'll be responsible for handling the transactional finance activities, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Invoice Approvals, Bank / Account Reconciliation, CIS Payments and working closely with contractors.

In addition, you'll be involved in month end activities, including accruals, prepayments, VAT returns and assisting with the cash-flow management and budgeting processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business and to further develop your career in finance.

THE SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for running the finances for one of the subsidiaries and assisting in group wide accounting as and when required.


• Overseeing and developing a Finance Administrator


• Management of the Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Credit Notes, Bank Reconciliation and Account Reconciliation


• Maintaining Purchase Order numbers and approval procedures


• Preparing supplier payments and authorising transactions


• Handling supplier and subcontractor payments, including reconciliation


• Ensuring accuracy in supplier and subcontractor statements


• Responsible for the creation of sales invoices, credit notes, and customer communication


• Daily cash posting and effective resolution of sales queries.


• Providing support across various finance department functions


• Liaising with suppliers, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams


• Managing CIS deductions, HMRC returns, journals, accruals, prepayments, retention journals, VAT returns, and month-end processes.


• Assisting in the management of cash-flow and budgeting

THE PERSON:

• Experience as a Senior Assistant Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Manager


• Experience of processing CIS Returns is essential


• Xero software experience would be beneficial but not essential


• Intemediate Excel skills - Pivot tables, Vlookups


• Recent experience in sales and purchase ledger tasks


• Open to considering QBE or part qualified in AAT, CIMA or ACCA


• Strong communication, exceptional task prioritisation, and organisational skills


• A positive, team-oriented attitude with acute attention to detail

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Senior Assistant Accountant via the advertisement for immediate consideration.

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