Qualified Accountant

Home Qualified Accountant

Qualified Accountant

Location: Sunderland Salary: £60.000 - £70.000 + package

Qualified Accountant Construction - Sunderland

Our client is a high-growth, progressive market leader in the design, manufacture and construction of controlled environments. Specialises in cleanrooms, laboratories and pharmaceutical projects. 

Looking for a Construction Qualified Accountant to join a multinational construction company. The position will offer the right candidate a varied role in the industry and report to the finance manager. The role will be based in Tyne and Wear county for a core five days with the option to work from home on the other two days once the probation period has ended.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and supporting schedules to deadlines
  • Take ownership of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Lead & take ownership for delivery of functional projects as required.
  • Providing relevant & timely financial information to management as required
  • Monitor the control of accounts receivable and payables and deal with any queries arising.
  • Preparation of annual statutory Financial Statements and the associated schedules and reconciliations required.
  • Work with the business to ensure project costs & wage allocations are accurately recorded on a weekly and monthly basis. Streamline the distributing of the monthly project cost report.
  • Manage cash flows position and perform IBB transactions when required.
  • Taxation
  • Prepare ROI & UK taxation and statutory returns.
  • General
  • Assist with any upgrades to the current I.T. systems and move to a more paperless environment.
  • Assist with cost management and ensure the necessary controls are in place for accounts payable (three-way match, ensuring requisitions meet the agreed approval matrix etc.)
  • Provide support to junior team members.
  • Involvement in ad hoc projects as required by the business.
  • Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications & experience are suited as directed by the Company.

Experience & Skills

  • Strong technical accounting skills or experience in a similar role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritise individual workloads according to deadlines.
  • Ability to work as part of a team effectively and confidentially.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office products.
  • Good understanding of accounting packages (experience of Sage or COINS advantageous but not essential)
  • Understanding or experience of the requirements of supporting a statutory audit

Qualifications/Training

  • Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)
  • 3-5+ PQE
  Vision
To consistently deliver a recruitment service that's of an exceptional standard and guided by values of performance, trust, transparency and respect.
  Mission
To work in partnership and thoroughly understand the needs and preferences of both our clients and candidates.
  Values
Collaborative, passionate, reliable and adaptable - we do not promise what we cannot deliver.