Interim Accountant

Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Maintained accurate general ledger records in line with accounting standards.

Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and loan balances.

Monitored cash flow and supported short- and medium-term cash forecasting.

Processed supplier invoices and managed payment schedules.

Issued customer invoices and monitored collections.

Reconciled customer and supplier accounts.

Managed deposits, progress payments, and final billing for installation-based projects.

Processed payroll and contractor payments accurately and on time.

Managed employee expense claims and reimbursements.

Ensured compliance with payroll taxes and statutory benefits requirements.

Prepared and submitted VAT/BAS, sales tax, and other statutory returns.

Supported year-end tax processes and liaised with external accountants and auditors.

Ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Tracked job costs, including materials, labour, and subcontractors.

Monitored inventory levels of equipment and materials.

Supported pricing analysis and margin reporting at project level.

Provided financial insights and reporting to support management decision-making.

Improved accounting processes and strengthened internal controls.

Assisted with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.