R2R Assistant Accountant — Month-End Champion & Growth

Tarmac; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager. The role involves preparing journals, managing month-end close, and ensuring accurate balance sheet reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft Excel skills, a good understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to handle complex data. The company offers career development opportunities and various employee rewards including a bonus scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to Tarmac Reward website

Access to Employee Assistance helpline

Access to join Employee Communities

Qualifications

• Able to deal with large quantities of complex data.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of accounting and financial systems.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and escalate issues confidently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals.
• Support the team in delivering month-end close.
• Complete high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work closely with business unit finance teams.
• Assist with quarterly Balance Sheet Reviews.
• Review journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support both internal and external audits.

Skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Knowledge of accounting and financial systems

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Job description

A leading construction solutions company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager. The role involves preparing journals, managing month-end close, and ensuring accurate balance sheet reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft Excel skills, a good understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to handle complex data. The company offers career development opportunities and various employee rewards including a bonus scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.