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 3-4 companies simultaneously.
* Work in a multi-company environment with separate company setups for each project, dissolving at the end of the project, while maintaining one main company.
* Ensure all purchase invoices are posted correctly to the supplier, project, and GL code.
* Reconcile creditors' ledger to supplier statements at month-end and follow up on missing invoices.
* Post all sales invoices and ensure proper layout for principal contractor situations.
* Reconcile bank accounts and monthly Project Reports to Trail Balance and WIP valuation.
* Allocate general project costs to various projects using agreed % splits.
* Handle monthly and annual closings, managing balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
* Submit bimonthly VAT returns and set up RCT contract notifications on ROS.
* Manage subcontractor payment notifications on the RCT section of ROS and process RCT returns.
* Process monthly wages.
Requirements and Skills:
* Work experience as a qualified Accountant, preferably in the construction industry but not essential.
* Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including debits and credits, accruals, prepayments, and WIP valuation.
* 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 promptly.
* Accounting qualification - minimum AITI and IPASS.
* A third-level business course is an additional advantage.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment and handle ROS and Revenue queries regularly.