Accounts Assistant

3 weeks ago


South Woodham Ferrers, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Success Recruit are currently working with a well-established business in the construction sector, looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team based in Essex.

The successful Accounts Assistant will have at least 2 years’ experience in an office environment working in accounts, with an evident drive to develop & grow alongside a business long-term. They will be mentored by the Finance Manager, and be given the opportunity to study further qualifications such as AAT.

The Accounts Assistant will be expected to:

* Have at least 2 year’s experience in a similar role / environment

* Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage / prioritise your own workload efficiently

* Communicate effectively within a team environment

* Demonstrate the desire to grow and develop alongside the business long-term

The Accounts Assistant will be rewarded with:

* The opportunity to gain further qualifications such as AAT

* Being part of a very well-established company, with a family-feel and particular focus on their people and long-term staff retention

* Private healthcare

* Bonus scheme / profit share

* Flexibility around start & finish times (as long as the requested number of hours are worked)

Job Specification

Purpose of the role:

The purpose of the Accounts Assistant will be to assist with all aspects of accounting and finance management for the business. The successful candidate will work closely with / be mentored by the Finance Manager, ensuring the accounts department is running smoothly and general office administration tasks are consistently covered.

Experience using Sage Payroll and Sage 50 Accounts will be a distinct advantage. The ideal candidate will also be expected to have a good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Duties will include:

* Receiving and processing supplier purchase invoices, managing the approvals and posting process

* Monthly reconciliation of supplier/subcontractor purchase invoices with statements

* Assisting with preparation of supplier payment remittances

* Raising sales applications, sales invoices, and assisting with debtor management

* Handling customer, supplier, and sub-contractor accounts related queries

* Processing of weekly labour timesheets and weekly payroll runs

* Verification of new subcontractors with HMRC

* Assisting with monthly subcontractor CIS returns.

* Assisting with preparation of quarterly VAT returns, end of year accounts, and liaising with auditors

* Assisting with preparation and upload of weekly pension contributions, holiday, and welfare benefits

* Maintaining employee records including holidays, absence, and sickness

* Answering the phones during receptionist absence

* Providing administrative support and assistance to the Contract Managers and Directors

* Other adhoc administration duties

Salary: Circa £25K

Hours: Monday – Friday office-based, 9am – 5pm (flexibility around start and finish times, e.g. 8:30am – 4:30pm etc.)

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