Assistant Accountant (Contract)

So why do you get out of bed in the morning?
Whilst you’re thinking, grab a cup of tea and we’ll tell you why some of our employees do:
“To work with fantastic people” “To feel challenged and have fun” “To feel proud of what I’ve achieved”.

Sounds good doesn’t it?

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our R2R team in Portland House at Tarmac. We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. This position is offered on a fixed term contact basis.

Could this be the ideal role for me?

The role of Assistant Accountant is a varied, complex and rewarding position. As our ideal candidate, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Part-Qualified or Qualified (AAT/CIMA/ACCA), previous experience in a similar role.
• Can demonstrate experience of narrating and evidencing journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Great time management skills
• Works with a sense of urgency as required and able to escalate issues confidently
• Customer service orientated
• SAP system knowledge is desirable
• BlackLine system knowledge is desirable
• Effective communication skills with people at all levels of the business
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills due to complex [big] data
• Tenacity for accuracy and attention to detail
• Good analytical skills.

What will I be responsible for?

Reporting directly to Business Accountant R2R, the successful Assistant Accountant will contribute to the provision and reporting of effective financial information and management accounting at each month end. Your daily tasks will involve:

• Balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow reporting and effective intercompany settlement and elimination. 
• Partnering with BU stakeholders and SSC teams for effective management of balance sheet risk. Prepare postings, complete reporting packs and budgets working closely with Business Finance teams to ensure accurate recording of transactions. 
• Performing tasks associated with the preparation and posting of transactions into the general ledger; adhering to strict timetables.
• Processing Capitalisation as required.
• Set up capital projects on SAP.
• Process any disposal and transfers.
• Create & Amend leased assets as required.
• To identify opportunities for continuous improvement driving accuracy and efficiency

Rewards & Benefits

In return, we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits. Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Access to the Tarmac rewards website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Training and development opportunities

By the way, as part of CRH, our employees have access to a range of careers within the wider group which operates at over 3,800 locations in 31 countries. CRH generates endless possibilities for individuals who are hungry for that next challenge!

Interested? Why not click here to apply for the Assistant Accountant role? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.