Regional Accountant

My Client a regional ground engineering contractor is seeking an Account for the Yorkshire regional business unit, Providing support for the Business Unit Accountant, Assist in providing detailed financial reports to ensure we manage our contractual obligations, manage our risk, aid planning/decision making and that projects are forecasted and reported accurately.

You will also provide financial information for our pre-construction/ operations/ commercial teams and have an important role in ensuing our suppliers are paid in accordance with their contracts to maintain good supplier relationships.

Key duties will consist of:

• Preparation of Monthly P&L/Balance sheet
• Cashflow Forecasting
• Reconciling Ledgers
• Prepayments/Accruals
• Creating Sales Invoices
• Bank Reconciliation
• Maintain Asset Ledger
• Preparing and analysing departmental and project Cost Reports
• Process sub-contractor Invoices
• Process Month End Journals
• Administer Plant Hire Desk System
• Assist in preparation of Month End Forecasts & Budgets
• Assist in meeting our environmental targets of CO2 emission reduction
• Assist in developing our accounts processes and reports to drive continuous improvement.

My client is looking for someone with either a degree in Accounting or another relevant qualification, and are studying towards gaining a professional accountancy qualification, with a minimum of 3 years experience within a busy accounts department, Previous experience as an Accountant in Construction environment would be an advantage.

You should have a good Commercial awareness, and strong IT skills including Accounts Systems and spreadsheets and be a great communicator and team player, with a positive attitude and problem solving approach.

In return they are offering a good basic salary which come with a package consisting of: car, pension and health care.