Assistant Accountant

Thurston, Suffolk, IP31

The employer

A renowned, award-wining building company blending the traditions and values of heritage craftsmanship with fresh design and contemporary skills, offering bespoke, high specification individual building services

The job

As Assistant Accountant you will work closely with the Finance Director to prepare monthly management accounts including prepayments and accruals; review and explain variances to budgets; produce financial and operational reports and analysis for management; prepare monthly financial reconciliations; assist in the production of budgets and forecasts; cashflow forecasting; statutory reporting including VAT, PAYE, CIS etc; maintain and cover the sales ledger and purchase ledger; and year end audit preparation.

Within the small accounting team you will also assist in the implementation and ongoing support of new operational and accounting software and systems, develop and monitor new processes, and support in the identification and evaluation of new systems

What you'll need

Part or fully qualified Accounting Technician, part AAT or QBE considered
Capability of preparing accounts to trial balance and subsequently able to produce management accounts for consolidation.
Experience of using bespoke accounting packages and have an aptitude for developing systems and processes.
Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel and data analysis
Experience of working in a similar role, with thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Understanding of general ledger transactions and month end/year end processes
Experience within the construction industry would be advantageous, as well as experience with using EVO-M, SIMPRO or Xero.

Where you'll be based

The offices are in a rural location in Thurston, Suffolk, and the role is 100% office-based

What you'll receive

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Working Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with 1 hour lunch (37.5 hour week)
31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Find out more

To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.

All communication will be treated in complete confidence.