Jacob Grey have partnered exclusively with a successful construction business in Letchworth to identify a new Assistant Accountant for their finance team.
This is a particularly exciting opportunity as the client ultimately seeks a 'manager in waiting' — someone they can train and mentor over the next 2-3 years to step into a Head of Finance role.
Reporting to the current Head of Finance, your duties will include:
* Assisting the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts (to include balancesheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journal adjustments)
* Assisting the Head of Finance with the production of Annual Accounts
* Top to bottom management of the accounts payable function, including processing invoices, dealing with queries, supplier statement reconciliations, and payments by BACS
* Assisting the Accounts Receivable function where applicable
* Bank reconciliations
* Maintaining the fixed asset register
* Involvement in the budgeting process when required
* VAT returns
* Ad hoc project work as and when required
The successful candidate will be either Part Qualified or QBE, have excellent attention to detail, and be prepared to challenge and investigate anomalies. You will also possess a strong desire to progress into a leadership leadership role over the next 2-3 years. Intermediate Excel is a huge advantage.
On offer is a market leading salary and the opportunity to work for a well established, continuously growing business with an excellent track record of retaining staff. Not to mention the opportunity to take your Finance career to the next level!
We look forward to receiving your application