Full Time Assistant Accountant based in Billericay, Essex

Hybrid working available after succesful probation period, £30,000 to £32,000 based on qualifcation and experience

An exciting opportunity to be involved within a group of Construction companies that is looking to centralise the finance function. Perfect for a driven, passionate and committed individual who is qualified or studying AAT level 4. Experience within a similar role is essential as we're looking for someone to hit the ground running.
Based in a lovely office in Billericay with free onsite parking and free snacks coffee etc available, hybrid working is available after successful completion of probation period. Offering £30k - £32k depending on experience and qualifications, the role is full time Monday - Friday with hours to suit within the normal business operating hours; e.g. 8am - 4:30pm, 9am - 5:30pm.

Personal Qualities and Requirements:

* AAT Level 4, studying or qualified

* Minimum 2 years experience of a similar role

* Knowledge of Sage 200 / Xero preferable

* Able to work independently

* Good Excel knowledge (Vlookups, IF statements)

* Happy to work in small team

* Ambitious

* Well organised

* Committed

* Forward thinking, wanting to improve current systems & way of working

* Open to a potentially quickly changing role

Role and Responsibilites:

* Processing Purchase invoices

* Processing Sale invoices

* Ownership of the Credit control function

* Performing Weekly and any adhoc payment runs

* Processing multiple payrolls, on a weekly and monthly basis

* Run multiple VAT returns on a monthly and quarterly basis

* Making tax payments before deadlines, PAYE, VAT & Corporation Tax

* Monthly CIS returns and taking ownership of the subcontractor function e.g. verifying CIS status, ensuring invoices meet our standards and correct tax treatment (CIS & VAT)

* Monthly credit card reconciliations

* Monthly supplier statements reconciliation

* Assisting with annual audits

* Producing cost reports and other adhoc reporting

* Supporting Accounts Manager & Group CFO with Adhoc duties

* Take ownership of management accounts for smaller companies in the group, including balance sheet reconciliations, preparing working papers, journal postings and reporting

* Bank reconciliations

* Petty cash reconciliation

* General admin duties such as; maintaining holiday calendar and processing holiday forms and liaising with college regarding apprentices