Job Description for Assistant Accountant
Our client, a well known and growing International Construction business based near Didcot (Oxfordshire) is urgently seeking a German speaking, qualified Assistant Accountant to join their UK Accountancy team, reporting into the Group Financial Controller based in Zurich.
Responsibilities:
Cashbooks Management
Invoicing clients - for UK & CH projects and other Sales Ledger duties
PO’s - for UK & CH projects, incl. Project & PO No’s
Purchase Invoices, Payables and Expenses
VAT Returns - quarterly
CIS Returns - monthly
Accounts Administration
Loading payments on the bank
Reconciling the bank accounts for UK Entity
Reconciling Balance Sheet accounts for UK Entity
Managing an outsourced payroll agency
Acting as a point of liaison for all UK accounting queries in the first instance
Assisting in preparing the UK Entity Management Accounts
Assisting Group Financial Controller
Deputising for Group Financial Controller
Essential Skills and Competencies:
AAT level 3 qualified (minimum) - Ideally Part CIMA/ Part ACCA
Minimum of accounting experience: 3 years (required)
Willingness to continue studying, progressing professionally and taking on more responsibility over time.
Familiarity with Xero and comfortable to use the system with minimal support
Self starter, excellent at self managing to deadlines, working well both alone and also as part of a fragmented team.
Desirable
German speaking as second language (to aid communication and deputising for Swiss Group FC)
Experience of the construction/ contracting sector.
Location
Didicot
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
Permanent opportunity
Salary: from c£30,000 to £40,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within four days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit our website for other opportunities.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
* Accounting: 3 years (required)
Language:
* German (required)
Licence/Certification:
* AAT Level 3 qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AssistantAccountantGF