Assistant Accountant

Group Assistant Accountant

£40,000 - £45,000 + bonus, benefits & Hybrid working

London

Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant, comfortable working in a varied month-end finance role and excited by the prospect of joining a leading UK Construction Group? If so, this role could be for you. We’re exclusively partnered with a multi-entity construction business as they look to add a Group Assistant Accountant to their team.

About the Company

Multi-Subsidiary Construction Group

£4bn+ revenue and £170m EBITDA

10% YOY growth and strong cash position

The Role

The role will support the Group Finance Manager & Treasury Director in a varied month end position, supporting the day-to-day management of the Group’s circa £300m cash balance, whilst supporting the monthly close in a small Group finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing monthly journals including prepayments and accruals

Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including maintaining the fixed asset register

Analysing monthly head office costs & preparing monthly Intercompany recharges

Raising monthly/quarterly sales invoices

Assisting with production of statutory accounts

Assisting with external audit queries

Supporting the daily management of the Group’s circa £300m cash balance

Preparing morning reports on daily available cash balances, investing surplus available cash, and managing intra-group loans

Producing daily cash reports for the group’s senior management

Ensuring that all cash management activities are accurately and consistently recorded and reported

Inputting and arranging authorisation of payments arising from cash management activities

Preparing weekly cash forecasts for the head office function and the consolidated group.

Checking bank interest calculations and ensuring that interest payable and receivable is accurately reported

Monitoring outstanding performance bonds and pushing for release of performance bonds no longer required

The Ideal Candidate

AAT Qualified or 3-5 years’ experience in a month end role

Experience in a month end finance role in a similar Assistant Accountant capacity

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and to work to deadlines

Ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts

Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make rational decisions

Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively

What they offer

Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Bonus (10%)

Private Healthcare

Comprehensive benefits package including 6% matched pension

Hybrid working (3 days in London, 2 remote)

How to Apply

We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.

About Aila Recruitment

Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.

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