Job Description
Job IntroductionAt 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 high performing finance team. Although the role is based at our Solihull Head Office, we are currently employing a flexible, hybrid working model 2 days per week in the office.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Role ResponsibilityThe Assistant Accountant will support the team in partnering with key business stakeholders on specific focus areas. Assist with the provision and reporting of effective financial information and management accounting at each month end and through the month as required. Working as part of a highly competent team, assisting with the month end close, working closely with Business Finance teams. Contributing to the team’s high quality output and maintain accurate recording of transactions and ensure accounting is in line with CRH accounting policies and accounting standards, with the support of Assistant Manager and other team members.Preparation of and posting of journals.Support Assistant Manager and other team members to deliver month end close.Completion of high quality balance Sheet reconciliations, in accordance with guidelines and timetables.With support of Assistant Manager, working closely with business unit finance teams, ensuring full understanding and documentation of any balances and timely resolution of any issues, including managing expectation of any P&L impact.Assist team with preparation for quarterly Balance Sheet Reviews with business unit financeAssist with preparation of reporting as required for own area of focus including quarterly financial reporting
Responsibilities + Skills
Effective communication skills with people at all levels of the businessIntermediate to advanced Excel skills due to complex [big] data
Education
A motivated individual with a track record of working to tight deadlines under pressureCan demonstrate what good looks like when it comes to narrating and evidencing journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience