Accounts Administrator

We’re a busy, growing survey team that provide measured surveys, underground utility detection and 3D models to the architecture, construction and civil engineering sectors. We’re looking for a Financial Accounts Administrator to provide accounting and financial support to our team in Frodsham, Monday to Thursday. We’re looking for an energetic self-starter, someone that is curious with a can-do attitude and who enjoys working in a small business with a breadth of responsibility.

You must have a financial background, be highly organised with a high attention to detail and be interested in software systems. We’re also looking for a team player who understands ISO compliance and can keep the financial systems up to date and compliant. Please note, this is not purely a data entry role.

Duties:
Accounting

• Sales and purchase invoicing with regular bank reconciliation.
• Credit chasing and regular liaison with clients.
• Sub-contractor organisation, on-boarding and payment review.
• Negotiate and manage annual contract renewal terms.
• Supplier organisation, onboarding and payment reports.
• Monthly analysis of supplier invoices for variation in expenses.
• Monthly supplier variance reporting.
• Quarterly VAT reports and submission to HMRC
• Compile weekly and monthly financial and sales reports and collate information for external accountants and management team, at year end.
• Compile and present financial Key Performance Indicators at the monthly staff meeting.
• Compile reports for Powers’ ISO standards such as carbon emissions reports, take part in audits and keep systems up to date.
• Submit monthly payroll journal on Xero.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Registers

Financial Reporting

• Complete weekly sales and supplier payment reports, cash flow spreadsheets, management accounts (responsible for the Profit & Loss report), monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and sales forecast reports.
• Compile and maintain Environmental Carbon Emissions data
• Compile any other weekly and monthly reports to senior management as required.
• Update all company monthly monitoring spreadsheets.

Compliance

• Maintain Powers’ documented information on construction portals and platforms.
• Take part in annual ISO audits to ensure compliance.
• Run finance audits according to the audit schedule.
• Maintain Calibration Registers and Hazardous Waste Register.

Experience and Skills Required

• Finance software experience
• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience
• AAT level 3 or similar financial qualification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline orientated environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
• Proficient in using MS Office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience of working in construction desirable

Benefits

• 4 Day week – Monday to Thursday
• Quarterly bonus if performance targets achieved.
• Professional membership paid.
• Support with further training and development.
• 23.5 days holiday (includes bank holidays) plus day off for your birthday.
• Christmas vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Free On-site parking

Salary will be commensurate with experience and pro rated to agreed hours.