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Assistant Accountant

On-site in Hillsborough·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

GRAHAM

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Work mode: On-site, Hillsborough

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Part Qualified Accountant/ Qualified Accounting Technician or demonstrative relevant experience
Highly organised and efficient
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to deliver against agreed targets and objectives
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload accordingly
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrate competence in Excel and Word
Attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to professional and courteous with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate ability as a creative problem solver
Experience in working in a fast-paced environment
A team player

Nice to have

Knowledge of, or previous experience in the construction industry.
Demonstrate competence in SharePoint

The role

ROLE: Assistant Accountant
LOCATION: Hillsborough
CONTRACT: Permanent

As the GRAHAM business continues to grow, we are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Department.

Reporting to the Group Head of Finance, the successful candidate will be key in providing a professional and efficient financial support service to the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant, accounting technician, or experienced finance professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Assistant Accountant and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

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What you'll do

The Assistant Accountant role will include:-

Review of monthly bank reconciliations and creditor/debtor control accounts.
Monitoring and reconciliation of Purchase Orders, liaising with wider team on progress of open items.
Cash management including customer and supplier payment reviews.
Monthly management accounts completion and assisting with consolidated accounts for a number of companies within the Group.
Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Reconciling monthly Group intercompany balances including liaising with different departments to resolve any queries.
Assisting with preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Assistance with preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
Assistance with preparation of audit files and liaising with external auditors in addressing queries during the year-end audit.
Preparation of annual financial statements.
Undertaking any other duties which may be required by management.

About GRAHAM

Industry: Construction

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Additional information

Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

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