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About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Jones Bros, Ruthin, suited to a professional, proactive, and motivated individual. We are looking for someone forward-thinking, with the ability to support a fast-paced and friendly team in the civil engineering and construction sector.

What you'll be doing:

The Senior Accountant will play a key role supporting the business including month-end and year-end processes, analysing and presenting financial data to the business. You will be responsible for reviewing and preparing monthly management accounts, managing the month-end close, and providing detailed financial analysis to support key business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the production of monthly Management Accounts within prescribed timetables, including preparation of Board packs and KPI metrics. Ensure all tasks within the month-end cycle are delivered and sign-off for relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with the finance team, commercial team and wider business, providing guidance and support to departments and sites. Manage members of Accounts Payable, Subcontractors and Accounts Receivable teams Review and analyse variances, with commentary to inform decision-making Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding issues. Management of company assets Processing Sales/Purchase Invoices as and when required Monitor credit insurance for new and existing customers. Assist in preparing the annual audit file and supporting auditor requests. Help implement new finance policies, controls and financial processes. Review and finalise annual statutory accounts. Submission of Annual Confirmation Statements and any updates required Provide support on company insurance matters Undertake ad hoc project work as requested by the Finance Director

What we're looking for:

Essential Skills & Experience:

Part qualified ACA or CIMA or qualified by experience. Strong data analysis skills with the ability to present findings to varied audiences. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support and challenge senior managers. Highly numerate and analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to challenge constructively when necessary. Clear problem-solving ability for complex issues. Disciplined, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines. Advanced MS Excel skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Experience using COINS or similar construction industry ERP systems. Knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), VAT reverse charge (DRC), and related construction sector financial processes. Experience of insurance Previous experience in the construction or civil engineering industry.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary. A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation with a flat management structure. Opportunities for self-motivated, practical problem-solvers to thrive. * The business is rapidly expanding so while this role is for an 18 month period there may be scope to become permanent.