Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

My client is  seeking an accounts assistant to join their busy finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this successful candidate will support the finance team across a broad range of activities including bookkeeping, sales ledger management, reconciliations, cash flow monitoring and bank payments within a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Input supplier invoices.
• Prepare supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Monitor cash flow
• Process employee expenses and ensure appropriate approvals
• Maintain accurate financial records and cost allocation
• Processing payments and bank transfers
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• RCT payments & submission
• Preparation of project cost reports as required
• Prepare & issue customer invoices on foot of valuations / progress reports
• Backup for payroll function
• Submission of CSO and other statutory returns
• Assist with month-end and year-end preparation
• Assist with external audit & resolution of audit queries
• Provide documentation and schedules as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes
• Other ad hoc duties across the finance team

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years experience in an accounts assistant role.
• Accounting technician or similar qualification
• Experience in construction industry an advantage
• Payroll experience desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisational and administration skills with strong attention to detail
• “Can-do” attitude and solution focused mindset
• Experience using accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise workload and work under pressure

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