The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Finance and line manage an accounts assistant. The role is varied and offers the right candidate an opportunity to gain experience in different areas of accounting and finance management. The role will cover the UK and foreign group companies.

Please note this role is to be based in office 5 days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Run the accounts receivable function to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received within agreed terms and follow up on overdue balances.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions and provide regular updates to the head of finance
• Maintaining project fee schedule.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reporting package by single entity and consolidated results.
• Posting of monthly journals including receipts, salaries and intercompany cross charges.
• Monthly accounting of foreign subsidiaries.
• Monthly and quarterly profit and loss analysis.
• Preparation of fee planners for project revenue.
• Reviewing and signing off supplier payments.
• Responsible for reviewing project profitability. Updating project invoicing and resourcing.
• Keeping project management system (CMAP) up to date with associated supplier invoices.
• Timesheet monitoring
• Cover the purchase ledger role when necessary.
• Assist in the management of company credit cards.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT/GST returns
• Annual audit preparation.

Skills and Experience

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Understanding of the architecture/construction sector would be beneficial
• Ability to manually consolidate accounts with foreign currencies.
• Contract accounting experience (project stages, WIP, applications, etc).
• Proficient knowledge in Excel
• Knowledge of CMAP and AIQ would be an advantage
• Ability to confidently communicate and liaise with clients, suppliers and staff across all levels and in different countries.

Benefits

• Minimum 25 days annual leave
• Enhanced pension
• Private medical cover
• Regular socials and team events/activities
• Discount on gym memberships