Company Description
Founded in 1977, M&C Roofing Contractors has grown to become a leading Roofing & Cladding Specialist and trusted name in the industry. With nearly five decades of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to Quality and Customer Satisfaction. Our innovative can-do approach, ensures that we provide our clients with the best materials and techniques available. This dedication has earned us the trust and loyalty of countless clients over the years. We are experienced in delivering Envelope packages up to the value of £5m. By Selecting M&C Roofing Contractors, you are choosing a company that values Integrity, Safety, and the Wellbeing of our employees/ Customer's, and professionalism.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in a busy construction business.
This role will support the Finance & Office Manager and play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records across multiple companies, completing reconciliations, supporting month-end processes and helping ensure strong financial control across the business.
This role would suit someone who is confident completing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies rather than purely processing transactions.
Working within a collaborative SME environment, the successful candidate will take a hands-on approach and support colleagues across the business, assisting with wider business activities where required.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting
- Bank, credit card and control account reconciliations
- Support month-end processes and management accounts
- Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger
- Input supplier invoices and expenses into Sage 50 Accounts
- Raise and post sales invoices
- Manage credit control and chase outstanding invoices
- Resolve supplier and customer queries
VAT & Compliance
- Assist with VAT returns
- Support administration of CIS returns
- Maintain accurate subcontractor records
General Finance Support
- Support financial reporting and analysis
- Assist with preparation of year-end information for external accountants
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and systems
- Assist with finance system improvements and implementations
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an accounting or finance role
- Strong experience using Sage 50 Accounts
- Good Excel skills
- Experience completing account reconciliations
Desirable
- Construction industry experience
- CIS knowledge
- Experience working within an SME environment
- AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- On-site parking
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunity to grow within the business
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Please describe your experience using Sage 50 Accounts, including how long you have used it.
- What types of account reconciliations have you completed, and how do you approach resolving differences?
- Month-end / problem solving - can you give an example of a discrepancy you identified in the accounts and how you resolved it?
- What experience do you have with CIS, if any?
- Have you worked in an SME environment where you were required to take a hands-on approach across multiple areas? Please provide details.
Work Location: In person
