Accountant

Accountant Hours: 8am - 5.30pm OFFICE BASED 65K - 75K Morden Our client is a family owned and managed construction group with a turnover of £350m turnover. This position will need to work closely with the Finance Director to modernise the finance function including the implementation of a new ERP system. You will be joining a wider finance team of 13 in total. Role and Responsibilities · Financial support for the Groundwork and Structures divisions. · Financial support to Housebuilding and Main Contracting businesses. · Liaison with divisional teams on financial matters concerning their jobs. · Preparation of data for project profit reports. (Cost Value Reconciliation) · Turnover and cash forecasting at a group, company and divisional level. · Preparation of Group VAT returns for FD review and sign off. · First review of CIS returns, PAYE and other tax matters for FD review and sign off. · Treasury management. · Monthly end accounting including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and all accounting entries necessary to produce the MI. · Cashbook processing and bank account reconciliations. · Revenue accounting for all group companies. · Preparation and maintenance of lead schedules for all balance sheet accounts. · Intercompany accounting and ensuring all balance and are settled in a timely manner. · Ad hoc accounting matter such as credit card reconciliations. Qualifications and Education Requirements · CCAB Qualified Accountant. Finalists will be considered. · Graduate or equivalent. · Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme and long-term contract accounting is very desirable. Preferred Skills · Comfortable working in a blue collar, “muddy boots” environment. · Good communication skills and able to explain financial matters to non-financial colleagues. · Comfortable with family-owned businesses and the journey to modernise a finance function. · Strong IT skills, data literate and experience of ERP implementations. Benefits · Competitive salary - £65k to £85k depending on the applicant. · 30% bonus based on group profit performance. · The role is 100% office based, and hybrid working is not available. · 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. The Company shuts down over Christmas so 2 - 3 days of your holiday entitlement must be booked for shutdown.

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 4/30/2025