Based on the outskirts of Aberdeen, his family owned construction business are seeking a hands-on accountant to run the day to day finances of a busy business. Working alongside management within a small team, this hands on role will take the lead on all financial activity and remains the sole accounting resource for the business.
Salary and Benefits:
- A salary up to £35000
- Flexible start/finish time
- Car parking
Your New Role as Assistant Accountant:
Reporting directly to the business owners, your role as accountant will take responsibility for delivering a comprehensive, professional, and hands-on finance service to the business. Leading on the day to day ledger management, credit control, payroll and finance administration, you shall also support on month-end tasks and assist in the VAT submission and year end accounting tasks.
This is a highly hands-on role, requiring direct involvement in day to day Financial activity. From processing client invoices and payments to suppliers this role will provide administrative support for all finance matters as well as month end management of financial data and year end close assistance.
Key responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
Raise and issue sales invoices, post them in the accounting system
Log payments received and update records
Follow up on outstanding payments with clients
Monitor bank statements and record bank transfers
Create client statements
Check that client purchase orders are correct
Raise credit notes when required
Chase missing or late purchase orders from clients
Prepare invoice back up, detailing labour and material costs
Accounts Payable
Process all invoices from suppliers, including utilities
Write cheques and remittance advice notes, keeping accurate records of all payments made
Set up Direct Debits
Set up accounts with new suppliers
Process receipts for expenses and materials purchased, and process reimbursements
Reconcile payments made with supplier account statements and check that cheques have been cashed
Handle telephone or email enquiries and complaints from suppliers
Daily and Monthly Accounting / Payroll / Contracts / Insurance
Month and year-end accounts preparation, working closely with external accountant as needed (e.g. for payroll, tax returns)
Print and post staff payslips
Assist with preparation of VAT documentation
Record wages/salaries in the accounting system
Maintain and process paperwork and payments for insurance policies (e.g. Public Liability insurance)
Organise/file paperwork for supplier and client contracts
Process CIS payments/discounts on client and supplier invoicing
Perform bank reconciliation
Vat returns
Personnel
Assist with recruitment write job adverts, job descriptions, shortlist CVs, attend interviews
Liaise with employment agencies (when necessary)
Assist with maintaining accurate employee records (e.g. training, holidays, attendance, illness, return-to-work forms
Prepare payroll hours worked and forward to accountant
General Administration
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, and respond to enquiries
Support with Helpdesk, filing, scanning, staff timesheets, service tickets
Order office supplies
Maintain records of stock and materials, as required
Maintain vehicle records/payments MOT, road tax. etc.
Experience and Skills Required to Apply:
Ability to communicate effectively in English written and verbal
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Accuracy in handling numerical and financial data as well as adding value to month-end routine
Good customer service skills
Ability to work well as part of a team
Strong time management
Microsoft Office Knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to effectively train new staff in the tasks listed above
General awareness of business needs
Knowledge of VAT
Knowledge of end of year tax returns
Summary:
This is a unique opportunity to join a small family run business. A hands-on role with varied duties no day will be the same and you will enjoy working in a supportive culture and growing organisation. With support from external and internal stakeholders, this position will remain the pulse of financial activity and help them to maintain strong financial records.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED HR EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
You must also meet all the ESSENTIAL criteria for your application to be considered.
This vacancy is being handled by Darren Cadman Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
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