Accountant 

Hours: 8am - 5.30pm 

OFFICE BASED

65K - 75K 

Morden 

Our client is a family owned and managed construction group with a turnover of £350m turnover.  This position will need to work closely with the Finance Director to modernise the finance function including the implementation of a new ERP system. You will be joining a wider finance team of 13 in total. 

Role and Responsibilities

· Financial support for the Groundwork and Structures divisions.

· Financial support to Housebuilding and Main Contracting businesses.

· Liaison with divisional teams on financial matters concerning their jobs.

· Preparation of data for project profit reports. (Cost Value Reconciliation)

· Turnover and cash forecasting at a group, company and divisional level.

· Preparation of Group VAT returns for FD review and sign off.

· First review of CIS returns, PAYE and other tax matters for FD review and sign off.

· Treasury management.

· Monthly end accounting including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and all accounting entries necessary to produce the MI.

· Cashbook processing and bank account reconciliations.

· Revenue accounting for all group companies.

· Preparation and maintenance of lead schedules for all balance sheet accounts.

· Intercompany accounting and ensuring all balance and are settled in a timely manner.

· Ad hoc accounting matter such as credit card reconciliations.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· CCAB Qualified Accountant. Finalists will be considered.

· Graduate or equivalent.

· Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme and long-term contract accounting is very desirable.

Preferred Skills

· Comfortable working in a blue collar, “muddy boots” environment.

· Good communication skills and able to explain financial matters to non-financial colleagues.

· Comfortable with family-owned businesses and the journey to modernise a finance function.

· Strong IT skills, data literate and experience of ERP implementations.

Benefits

· Competitive salary - £65k to £85k depending on the applicant.

· 30% bonus based on group profit performance.

· The role is 100% office based, and hybrid working is not available.

· 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. The Company shuts down over Christmas so 2 - 3 days of your holiday entitlement must be booked for shutdown.