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Bookkeeper | Ilford | Full Time | £28,000 - £31,000, depending on experience
Our client is a leader in providing value-added construction services to their customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. Their pledge is to establish lasting relationships with customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of the construction team.
Are you the right person for the job?
* AAT or working towards (preferably)
* ACCA or other qualification (including part qualified)
* Bookkeeping certification or relevant accounting training/experience
* 5+ years of accounts payable bookkeeping experience
* Experience in the construction industry with CIS knowledge
* Proficient using construction accounting software Xero and QB
* Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
* Familiarity with VAT, supplier payments and subcontractor deductions
* You will have worked within accounts for the construction industry
* Experienced in CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance
* Knowledge of construction VAT practices (including reverse VAT)
* Good attention to detail and work accurately under pressure
* Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internally
What will your role look like?
* Process purchase invoices and expense claims
* Match Purchase Invoices with Purchase Orders and resolve discrepancies
* Monthly CIS return submission
* Timely payment runs on a weekly and monthly basis
* Maintain accurate VAT records as required by HMRC
* Process bank reconciliation
* Record all Accounts Payable transactions within the accounting system
* Assist with journal entries relating to Accounts Payable
* Support audits by supplying Accounts Payable records and reconciliation
* Work with procurement and project teams for accurate invoice processing
* Daily/weekly reporting to operations director on accounts progress
* Identifying and mitigating any financial losses
* Dealing with all HMRC matters in UK
* Weekly reporting to operations director on forecasting, budgeting, and overall cost control plan
* Regular liaison with client to enhance working relationship and ensure good relationship is maintained
* Regular liaison/communication with Quantity Surveyor, Office Manager, Project manager to ensure overall successfulness of the project.
* Ensure the goals and deliverables are met
* Ensure all the paperwork is fully up to date and complete
* Prepare overall status/progress reports and update the client and operations director weekly
* Arranging and leading accounts meetings weekly
* Amend and update risk log as necessary and keep the operations director in the loop
* Report directly to operations director on key milestones as soon as such milestones have been achieved
* Any other responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate in capacity as Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant
* Proactively identify ways to improve efficiency/workmanship quality and maintaining a productive working environment
* Uphold and maintain a professional behaviour in office at all times including conducts.
* Purchase Ledger - Checking, processing invoices, statements & reconciliation.
* Sales Ledger -Credit Control, administering orders, invoicing, and customer payments
* Banking - Bank account and VAT reconciliation
* Manage petty cash, credit cards, and expenses
* VAT Quarterly VAT returns - assisting the Financial Controller
* Monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting
* Budget & Forecast of cash flow
* All accounts/finance administrative works but no limit to
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