Qualified or Experienced Accountant

Discount Builders Merchants (Kent) Limited; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction supply sector is seeking a qualified Accountant to support their finance team. This hands-on role includes diverse responsibilities ranging from managing accounts and preparing financial statements to overseeing credit control. Ideal candidates should have a strong grasp of accounting principles and be comfortable with various finance functions.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified, qualified by experience, or fully qualified.
• Experience in producing management accounts required.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and posting journal entries.
• Completing VAT returns for the Group.
• Preparation of quarterly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Proactive Team Player

Education

AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Kerridge Commercial Systems

Sage

Job description

Overview:

Discount Builders Merchants (Kent) Limited are seeking a qualified or experienced Accountant to join our finance team. This is a hands-on role with a broad scope of responsibilities supporting the Finance Manager and CFO across our group of companies. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple functions within the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and posting journal entries
• Completing VAT returns for the Group
• Preparation of quarterly management accounts
• Managing the purchase ledger, including invoice processing and supplier reconciliation
• Overseeing credit control, insurance of credit accounts and chasing outstanding debts
• Producing cash flow forecasts and monitoring variances
• Monthly control account reconciliation
• Performing bank reconciliations, including USD and Euro accounts
• Assisting with stock control and inventory adjustments
• Preparing and submitting confirmation statements
• Supporting with general ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required
• Government Surveys keeping evidential record of responses
• Audit file preparation

Requirements:

• Part-qualified, qualified by experience, or fully qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in producing management accounts
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and time management
• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills

Software Used

• Kerridge Commercial Systems (predominantly)
• Sage

Hours

8am - 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break

Monday to Friday

Location

Newly refurbished Head Office - Upper Floor, Lower Road, Botany Marsh, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9BB

The role is in office no opportunity for remote or hybrid working is available