Accounts Assistant

H.W. Martin Holdings Limited

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Location: Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28, M1)

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Additional benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Fully Paid Company Pension, Life Assurance, Discretionary Bonus, Employee Assistance Programme

About the H. W. Martin Group: The Martin Group of Companies (est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, through a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,600 delivering works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance. With a turnover of more than £300m and a fleet of over 500 vehicles we are a major contributor in our fields of expertise.

Job Purpose: To provide accounting and administrative support to the Management Accounts team, assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensuring the smooth running of the department. The role will involve a combination of routine accounting duties, financial data processing, spreadsheet preparation, reconciliations and general administration. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and organising financial information, maintaining accurate records and preparing supporting schedules for month-end reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Preparing and posting month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Completing regular balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
• Reviewing nominal ledger accounts to ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Preparing and maintaining supporting schedules for management accounts.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and providing supporting information to external auditors.
• Producing financial reports and analysis as required by management.
• Supporting other members of the Finance Department with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks.
• Identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and reporting procedures.
• Supporting the Head of Finance with ad hoc financial projects and duties as required.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience working within a Management Accounts or Finance team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and large volumes of financial information.
• Methodical approach to completing tasks.
• Ability to undertake detailed and repetitive work accurately.
• Good communication skills and confidence liaising with other departments.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.

Desirable:

• Understanding of management accounts and month-end procedures.
• Experience preparing spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Knowledge of nominal ledger codes and basic accounting principles.
• Experience using accounting software.
• AAT Level 2 or 3, or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• Organised, methodical and conscientious.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to remain focused on longer tasks.
• Reliable and able to work to regular deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving basic issues.
• Flexible and willing to assist colleagues where required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
• Takes pride in completing work thoroughly and accurately.

Next Steps: If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills to take on this vital role then please submit your CV or use our online Application form below and submit your details. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice to see how we manage your data, which can be found on our website.