Job Description

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an assistant accountant to join this large established building and construction company based in Hoddesdon. The large national organisation are the leader in their industry and have a large market presence in what they do, being recognised across the UK for their ability to deliver and ensure repeat business.

Job Description

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for:

• Business partnering with stakeholders throughout the business
• Production of the monthly Management Pack including P&L reporting, commentary on trends and variances against forecast/previous year
• Production of monthly commercial reports
• Responsible for ensuring all new and existing business has been robustly and accurately assessed, both financially and commercially
• Monitoring of overhead costs including ensuring the integrity of overhead budgets and forecasts
• Identifying areas for improvement in process or controls and proposing solutions
• Provide continuous insight on pricing and costs, looking at analysis and business plans
• Month end accounting duties as and when required

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good eye to detail
• Intermediate Excel user
• Be looking to/already studying CIMA
• Be commercially minded
• Have the ability to work independently and in a team
• Have good communication skills both written and verbal
• The ability to interpret and present complex information
• A positive can do attitude and a proactive approach

What's on Offer

The candidate will see a progressive career path in a large organisation where you are supported with growth and development. Also for the right assistant accountant, a competitive salary is on offer alongside study support for your CIMA exams, plus many more benefits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Have a good eye to detail • Intermediate Excel user • Be looking to/already studying CIMA • Be commercially minded • Have the ability to work independently and in a team • Have good communication skills both written and verbal • The ability to interpret and present complex information • A positive can do attitude and a proactive approach