Assistant Accountant

at  Taylor Wimpey

Date: 25 Oct 2024
Location: Milton Keynes, GB, MK3 5SD
Company: Taylor Wimpey
Job summary/Purpose
To assist the Finance Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the Finance Department function. Provide other internal departments and Head Office finance with timely and accurate information throughout the monthly finance reporting cycle.
Primary Responsibilities

1. House Sales Ledger

• Weekly sales reporting to the BU and Head Office
• General maintenance of the house sales ledger
• Plot balance report review
• Completion statement review/postings
• Assist with house sales budget process
• Ad hoc sales reporting

1. Payroll

• Process weekly payroll information accurately and timely
• Provide support to weekly paid employees and resolve queries promptly
• Assist with other areas of payroll input and payroll reporting where required

1. Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely
• Proactively resolve any invoice discrepancies with the appropriate BU function or supplier
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve queries promptly
• Prepare and issue weekly purchase ledger reports
• Assist with other areas of purchase ledger where required

1. Monthly Reporting

• Assist the Finance Manager and Management Accountant with monthly reporting to Head Office finance
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• General ledger journal preparation and input to Coins
• Preparation of monthly reports – customer options, PX, other ad hoc reports when required

1. Other

• Assist with cash book reporting and bank reconciliations
• Assist with subcontract ledger maintenance and payment runs
• Assist with annual budget reporting cycle
• Provide holiday cover within the department as required
• Assist with the completion of any other finance requests as required by the Finance Manager

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• AAT Qualified or equivalent; strong bookkeeping skills essential
• Previous experience of working in a busy finance department
• Previous experience of preparing financial reports and reconciliation work.
• Experience of working with multiple ledgers including general ledger, purchase ledger, sales and payroll
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to set deadlines.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

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