Permanent Company Accountant job – Paying up to £40,000 Your new company Hays are working with a local client who is looking for a dependable and experienced Company Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. Your new role Processing a high volume of purchase ledger applications and invoices using a bespoke Sage 200-based system Posting journal and ledger entries, including maintenance of a manual cash book Performing month-end reconciliations and assisting with month-end and year-end close procedures Generate financial statements and project costings Coordinating with external auditors during quarterly reviews Running monthly payroll via Sage after probationary period completion What you'll need to succeed Strong knowledge of VAT, Domestic Reverse Charge, and CIS regulations 20–30 years of solid finance experience, preferably in the construction sector Proficient in Sage 200 accounting software Meticulous and detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance Comfortable stepping in to cover when needs be. A positive attitude is highly valued! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4730917