Assistant Accountant

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Job Summary/PurposeTo assist the Finance Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the Finance Department functions. Provide other internal departments and the finance team with timely and accurate information throughout the monthly finance reporting cycle.
Primary ResponsibilitiesSales Ledger

• Weekly sales reporting to the business unit and finance team
• General maintenance of the house sales ledger
• Plot balance report review
• Completion statement review/postings
• Assist with house sales budget process
• Ad hoc sales reporting

• Process weekly payroll information accurately and timely
• Provide support to weekly paid employees and resolve queries promptly
• Assist with other areas of payroll input and payroll reporting where required

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely
• Proactively resolve any invoice discrepancies with the appropriate business unit function or supplier
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve queries promptly
• Prepare and issue weekly purchase ledger reports
• Assist with other areas of purchase ledger where required

• Assist the Finance Manager and Management Accountant with monthly reporting to the finance team
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• General ledger journal preparation and input to accounting software
• Preparation of monthly reports - customer options, PX, other ad hoc reports when required
• Assist with cash book reporting and bank reconciliations
• Assist with subcontract ledger maintenance and payment runs
• Assist with annual budget reporting cycle
• Provide holiday cover within the department as required
• Assist with the completion of any other finance requests as required by the Finance Manager

• AAT Qualified or equivalent; strong bookkeeping skills essential
• Previous experience of working in a busy finance department
• Previous experience of preparing financial reports and reconciliation work
• Experience of working with multiple ledgers, including general ledger, purchase ledger, sales, and payroll
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to set deadlines