Accountant

Accountant - 12 month contract CAVAN - office based We are looking for a highly driven individual with strong commercial awareness, willing to challenge existing processes and constantly looking to improve them and add more value. Reporting directly into the Financial Controller / Management, you will be responsible for the Accounts Function and work with other team members to meet Accounts deadlines and improve processes in place. Accounts Function Preparation of a monthly package including P&L, Balance Sheet, with supporting reports. Ownership and ensure compliance with revenue online, including VAT, PAYE, RCT, Intrastat returns. Reconcile control accounts Process monthly journals Assistance in the preparation of year end accounts file Liaison with external accountants in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts. General administration duties Maintenance of financial controls & accurate records Support Management in reporting and statistical analysis in an accurate and timely fashion Ensuring Management is made aware of any issues or risks to financial control & planning, and escalation of same in timely manner. Liaise with managers, HR, employees and any other third parties where necessary. Partaking in other ad-hoc areas of the Business as and when required. Office Management Role Accounts Payable End to end accounts payable Register all incoming invoices on to Accounts System Match supplier invoices against PO and Purchase Delivery notes. Preparation & review of the weekly Payment Run Reconcile supplier statements received and investigation of any differences with the suppliers. Process credit card invoices ensuring all receipts are obtained and costs of expenses are correctly coded. Maintain supplier database contact details. Following up and resolving any invoice queries with internal purchasing department and external suppliers. Banking Management of Bank Payments & Transfers on online Banking Processing of all bank transactions on Accounts System Bank Reconciliations Following up and resolving any banking queries Payroll & Pensions Weekly / Monthly payroll preparation and posting Process employee expenses Responsibility for maintaining all payroll documentation and records that may be required for audit purposes Monthly Company Pensions calculation and submission Collecting, calculating, and entering data to maintain payroll information Accounts Receivable Processing monthly sales invoices on Accounts System Monitoring of debtors list Allocating payments received Dealing with customer queries RCT RCT Contraction Notification Payment Notifications RCT Payments Monthly Reconciliation of Deduction Summary Preparation& Submission of RCT returns Vat Good working knowledge of VAT Bi Monthly Preparation & Submission of VAT returns Project Costings Monitoring and reporting spend on all Projects Run weekly Project costings Reconcile accruals for goods and services received not invoiced monthly Process up to date Project costings reports as required by management The successful candidate will have Qualified / Part Qualified with 3-4 years relevant experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA) Will suit a candidate who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and working as part of a small team. Experienced in Accounts Payable, Payroll and Banking Understanding of Construction Industry is an advantage but not essential Experience Reconciliation of Accounts Experience using Quickbooks or similar accounts package Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, medium to advanced excel ability with strong analytical capability Excellent attention to detail Excellent IT and Communication skills, both written and verbal Must be able to work effectively both as part of a team and individually. Ability to work on their own initiative with a focus on process and system improvement. Skills : qualified RCT part qualified construction