An expanding Construction company based in North Kent, is looking to hire an Assistant Accountant to join them on a permanent basis.  This role is working 5 days per week in the office.  This role offers a career path to become Finance Manager for the right person. Reporting to the Finance Director and working in a small finance team, the Assistant Accountant will:

Duties of the Assistant Accountant Role:

• Lead on the Credit Control duties for the business including, chasing outstanding debts by telephone and email, reducing DSO days, produce credit reports and build long-term relationships with the company's clients.
• Process purchase invoices and reconcile the purchase ledger
• Perform Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in ad-hoc reporting alongside the Finance Director 

Requirements of the Assistant Accountant Role:

• AAT Qualified or equivalent
• Excellent transactional accounting knowledge including both Credit Control and Accounts Payable
• Good MS Excel skills including pivot tables and v-lookups
• Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting working relationships

Benefits of the Assistant Accountant

• Career progression opportunities
• First-class Finance Director to learn from
• Pension

If this seems like an interesting opportunity for you then please apply or contact us for a confidential conversation.