Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Location: Office based, Mitcham CR4 4TU
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team here at Centura Group.
This is a key role supporting the wider group finance function, assisting with the preparation of accurate and timely financial information across the business.
You will be involved in month-end processes, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and maintaining strong financial controls.
This is a great opportunity for a detail-focused and motivated finance professional who enjoys working as part of a team, developing their technical accounting skills, and contributing to continuous improvement within a growing construction business.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and posting month end journals
* Assist in preparation, review and analysis of the monthly management accounts for the Group Company, including profit and loss reports, providing commentary and analysis.
* Assist with the preparation of working schedules for the annual audit
* Assist with the audit queries
* Cash outstanding reports
* Assist in forecasting
* Assist in the process of system upgrade testing
* Assist in the production of annual overheads budget
* Support the wider finance team and provide cover as when required
* Assist in operating and improving internal controls within finance
* Ad hoc projects as and when required by senior management
* The job description is not intended to be an exhausted list of duties and responsibilities. You will be expected to perform tasks as necessitated within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the Group.
About You
* CIMA qualified or equivalent
* Excellent knowledge of excel
* Maintaining confidentiality and using discretion where necessary
* Reliable and conscientious and maintaining professionalism
* Cultivate a positive team culture through collaboration
* Supporting colleagues
* Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail
* Experience within construction industry would be an advantage
* Excellent communication skills
About Us:
The Centura Group is the holding company for several businesses supplying specialist construction services to the UK and international markets.
Centura provides business support including Management, SHEQ, Finance, HR, and Training to the individual businesses.
We offer a competitive package, including: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, Additional 3 days paid leave for community projects, Private pension plan (up to 7% employer contribution), Private healthcare scheme, Life assurance, Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme, Continuous training & development, Professional membership subscriptions, Cycle to Work Scheme & Eye Care Vouchers and Evening class / hobby allowance!
Apply Today
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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