Accountant

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Company description

Since our inception in 1987 we’ve made every effort to become a trusted provider of all things in building services controls.

With our Projects, Maintenance and Energy divisions we offer the building owner, tenant, designer or contractor all aspects of a modern, efficient Building Energy Management Control System.

We call it : the Total Approach

Whether you have a green field site to develop, an existing building to improve, an installed system to get the most out of, or just energy bills you need to reduce, Total Control can help.

Job description

Total Control Services Ltd. are a leading independent employee owned business within the HVAC Control industry. We design, install and maintain Building Energy Management Systems in new and existing buildings to ensure that services within them are operating to optimum efficiency, reducing consumption of electricity, gas and water, leading to reduction in the premises carbon footprint.

Due to continued growth we are seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Accountant to join our friendly Finance Department.

Job Description

Systems Implementation

• To keep under review and seek to improve departmental systems (based primarily on Exchequer – Advanced Business Software & Solutions Limited (Advanced) – and Office suite of programs – Microsoft) and integration with project teams and departments to best advantage the group-wide IT based accounts system.
• Liaising with project teams and production departments to enable the provision of business reporting improvements.
• Assess and recommend training requirements of Finance Department team members.
• Be responsible for liaison between the company and Advanced in relation to software problems/resolutions.
• Financial/Management Reporting
• Prepare financial/management accounts (monthly), including P&L accounts, balance sheets, team/departmental P&L’s, cash, debtor and creditor analysis and other schedules as required utilising Exchequer and Office programs.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of key reconciliations such as bank accounts and supplier statements.
• Calculation of and accounting adjustments for stock, work in progress, accruals, prepayments, contracts in advance, bad debt and other provisions.
• Monitor actual income and expenditure against budget/forecast (Job Costing), investigating and reporting variances.
• Entry of payroll data to Exchequer ensuring timely and accurate reporting of payroll liabilities (PAYE, National Insurance).
• Partake in the entry of customer, supplier, bank, stock and other transactions as necessary to ensure timeliness of reporting and provide cover during staff holiday/absence.
• Ensure up to date systems of filing and recording as required by company procedures and as necessary to efficiently carry out the finance function. Keep all financial records secure at all times and in compliance with company law.
• External Reporting
• Alongside the Financial Director, prepare a year end accounts statutory audit “file” with complete working papers and be the main contact with the external auditor’s team. Be jointly responsible for managing the audit process.
• Responsible for managing the process of any other required audits - e.g. HMRC / industry audits.
• Oversee the preparation of VAT, Construction Industry Scheme and other HMRC returns and submit as required and on time.
• Be responsible for all other returns / submissions to HMRC and Companies House, ensuring the company meets all its financial and legal responsibilities.

 Other Commitments/Requirements

• An Accountancy qualification (AAT Level 3 or higher).
• Have the required high level of computer literacy skills, IT knowledge and ability. Microsoft Excel to an advanced level should be demonstrated, experience of Add-ins, OLE, ODBC, MSQuery, Microsoft Access/SQL also desirable. Experience of Exchequer is desirable but not essential.
• Have or rapidly gain the necessary knowledge of construction industry processes in relation to applications for payment, client certification, retentions etc.
• Have or rapidly gain the necessary knowledge of financial legislation affecting the company’s operations, for example Construction Industry Scheme, Domestic Reverse Charge for Construction (VAT), Off-Payroll Working (IR35).
• Have experience of preparing management accounts and financial reports to a high standard.
• Have experience of managing financial operations, ideally for medium sized enterprises of between 50 - 200 staff.
• Recognise and respect the sensitive nature of data and information available to and generated within the department. Always keep such information in strict confidence.
• Have clear and efficient communication skills, both written and spoken, with all levels of clients, suppliers, service providers and with all work colleagues, as may be necessary in this role.
• Efficiently manage time to achieve maximum results and avoid delays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have an Accountancy qualification (AAT Level 3 or higher)

Experience:

• accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19