Senior Accounts Assistant

at  JJ Rhatigan Company

DESCRIPTION

JJ Rhatigan & Company is a Tier 1, main building contractor headquartered in Galway for over 70 years and is one of the most recognisable names in Irish construction. Our objective is for a steady sustainable growth over the next five years strengthening our position as a competitive, high-quality, safe and innovative construction services company.
JJR provides a real opportunity for our employees to build their careers, develop their skills and grow as part of the Rhatigan team. We employ over 420 employees across Ireland and the UK, and we operate a business that values and rewards those employees.
JJ Rhatigan is in construction for the long-term, to nurture relationships with existing and new clients and to copper-fasten partnerships across our supply chain. We have a well-deserved reputation for delivering complex, large-scale developments on time and on budget. Our collaborative work culture and dedication to innovation and technology are and will continue to be the key to our success.
Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant
Location: JJ Rhatigan & Company, London Office
The Accounts Assistant will directly support the Financial Controller and help oversee the Accounts Function.

ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Professional qualifications offer a distinct advantage.
• Highly numerate with excellent analytical, organizational & problem-solving skills.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years accounting experience.
• Knowledge of COINS an advantage.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent and accurate data entry skills and time management skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good computer skills; Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, and in particular Excel and PowerPoint.

• Support the Financial Controller with the control of day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ensuring all tasks are accurately completed with the support of the accounts team.
• Assist with month end and quarter end processes.
• Assist with month end and quarter end reporting including variance analysis.
• Assist with setting annual budgets for overheads.
• Assist in managing and reporting business cashflow
• Oversee the purchase ledger and the processing of invoices.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to any outstanding queries.
• Liaise with site personnel and managers for approval of invoices and resolve any issues associated with this.
• Prepare quarterly Vat Returns and oversee HMRC compliance.
• Prepare and process Subcontractor payments.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• In the absence of the Financial Controller, assume responsibility for completing essential daily tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports.
• Support the Accounts department with any ad hoc duties that may arise.