Job Description
We are delighted to be recruiting a qualified Accountant on behalf of our client, a Construction company, to join their growing organization.
Responsibilities:
* Manage all day-to-day accounting transactions for 3 or 4 companies at the same time.
* Be capable of working in a multi-company environment as separate company setups for each specific project and dissolve at the end of the project with one main company always in existence.
* Ensure all purchase invoices are posted to the correct supplier, project, and GL code.
* Ensure all bank payments are posted.
* Reconcile creditors ledger to supplier statements at month-end and follow up on all missing invoices.
* Ensure all sales invoices are posted and in proper layout for a principal contractor situation.
* Ensure all cash receipts are posted.
* Reconcile bank accounts.
* Reconciliation monthly of Project Reports to Trial Balance and WIP valuation.
* Allocation of general project costs to various projects using agreed % splits.
* Monthly General ledger journals.
* Handle monthly and annual closings.
* Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
* Submit bimonthly VAT returns.
* Set up RCT contract notifications on ROS.
* Manage subcontractor payment notifications on RCT section of ROS.
* RCT returns processing.
Requirements and Skills:
* Work experience as a qualified Accountant, preferably in the construction industry but not essential.
* Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures and a thorough understanding of debits and credits, accruals, prepayments, WIP valuation, etc.
* Hands-on experience with accounting software, preferably Sage 50 or Quickbooks.
* Advanced MS Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables.
* Strong attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
* A flair for spotting errors and corrections asap.
* Accounting qualification - i.e. minimum AITI and IPASS.
* A third-level business course is an additional advantage.
* Ability to get on in a fast-moving environment and deal with ROS and Revenue queries on a regular basis.