The Client:
An established and leading Engineering & Construction business based in Cheshire.
The Opportunity:
For this Accounts & Business Support Manager position, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial processes, to ensure that the company is compliant with industry and accounting standards and provide a business support function to the wider business.
Some of the key responsibilities for this successful person would be but no limited to:
Accounting
* Sales and purchase invoicing with regular bank reconciliation
* Credit chasing and regular liaison with clients
* Sub-contractor organisation and payment review
* Negotiate and manage annual contract renewal terms
* Supplier organisation and payment reports
* Quarterly VAT reports and submission
* Payroll processing incl. end of year and P60’s
* Compile reports and information for external accountants/management team at year-end
Financial Reporting
* Complete weekly sales and supplier payment reports, cash-flow spreadsheets, management accounts (P&L), monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and sales forecast reports
* Compile any other weekly and monthly reports to senior management.
* Update monitoring spreadsheets
General
* Staff meeting organisation and follow up.
* Business support to keep the office functioning (ensure events in the diary take place (car MOTs, road tax etc), purchasing stationery, stamps, premises expenses
* Keep company policy & risk assessment documentation up-to-date and in same format
* Maintain file ID and documents held list.
* Oversee the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and company gifts for clients.
The Candidate:
The successful Accounts & Business Support Manager will be/have:
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* At least 2 years knowledge of Xero (preferred) or Sage would also be a consideration
* At least 4 years knowledge of bookkeeping
* You will be a good all-rounder and a self-starter
* OPEN on industry, although a Construction or Civils industry background would be a distinct advantage, however training can be provided
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Ability to productively work using your own initiative
* Confident with the ability to communicate with effect
They have big ambitions for the future - and therefore want to speak to the right individuals with the right energy and values to take them there.
Please contact for a confidential discussion