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THG Recruitment

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Accountant to join their team in London. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting principles, preparing management accounts, and handling VAT returns for multiple companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction industry and demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You will be part of a dynamic team, responsible for supervising an accounts assistant and managing various financial tasks. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Accountant in the construction industry.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory final accounts.
  • Complete VAT returns and process monthly payroll submissions.

Skills

Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Evolution M accounting system
Excel

Job description

Accountant Required

My client is currently seeking a skilled accountant to join the team, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction industry and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Duties:

  1. Prepare monthly management accounts for two companies.
  2. Prepare statutory final end of year accounts for two companies and submit to our auditor.
  3. Complete VAT returns and online submissions to HMRC for three companies monthly & quarterly.
  4. Process monthly CIS submission to HMRC.
  5. Perform bookkeeping as and when required (input purchase inv. & sales inv etc).
  6. Prepare sales & rents inv.
  7. Pay weekly operatives on CIS when required.
  8. Process monthly payroll and submission to HMRC, pay PAYE, NIC & CIS.
  9. Place purchase orders, get prices when requested & source products.
  10. You will be responsible for & supervise the accounts assistant.
  11. Make purchase ledger, expenses, petty cash payments.
  12. Do ad hoc administration.
  13. Keep rent income & expenditure records.
  14. Use of Evolution M accounting system.
  15. Attend monthly CVR meetings.
  16. Plant repair maintenance schedule.
  17. Interact with third-party support on problems with computer, telephone & internet.
  18. Any other work requested by MD, project manager, QS.

Requirements:

  1. Proven experience as an Accountant in the construction industry.
  2. Strong knowledge of Excel.
  3. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
  4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  5. Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
  6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
  7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  9. Good knowledge of VAT regulation (reverse VAT etc).

If you wish to find out more, please get in touch.

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