Accounts Administrator

Confidential; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Confidential in East Grinstead is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join a dynamic construction contractor. You will provide accounts and administrative support to the commercial function, aiding the delivery of contracts by working with the accounts team, site management, and subcontractors.

The role offers £30,000-£35,000, Mon-Thu 8:00-17:00, Fri 8:00-15:00, permanent, 21 days holiday + bank holidays, pension and free parking.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of experience in accounts or finance.
• Experience in the construction industry and CIS knowledge desirable.
• Experience using SAGE or similar accounts software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and attention to detail.
• Professional and conscientious with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce purchase orders and review financial information with the accounts team.
• Raise sales invoices, including retentions.
• Support subcontractor accounts and registrations.
• Ensure subcontractor records and insurance documents are up to date.
• Set up and maintain information across company databases.
• Pre-populate review forms and maintain accurate records.
• Carry out basic document control and data entry.
• Support site management teams with administrative tasks.
• Liaise with subcontractors, trades and internal colleagues.
• Provide general office and accounts administration support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAGE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Administrator

£30,000 - £35,000, East Grinstead, Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm, Permanent, 21 days holiday + bank holidays, Pension, Free parking

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Administrator to join a dynamic and friendly team within a construction contractor based in East Grinstead. The Accounts Administrator will provide accounts and administrative support to the commercial function, playing an important role in the successful delivery of contracts by working closely with the accounts team, site management teams and subcontractors.

• Producing purchase orders and reviewing financial information with the accounts team
• Raising sales invoices, including retentions
• Supporting the administration of subcontractor accounts and registrations
• Ensuring subcontractor records, including insurance documentation, are accurate and up to date
• Setting up, inputting and maintaining information across company databases
• Pre-populating review forms, collating information and maintaining accurate records
• Carrying out basic document control and data entry
• Supporting site management teams with administrative tasks
• Liaising with subcontractors, trades and internal colleagues
• Providing general office and accounts administration support

Requirements

The successful Accounts Administrator will ideally have at least 12 months' experience within an accounts or finance-based position. Experience within the construction industry and knowledge of CIS would be highly desirable, along with experience using SAGE or similar accounts software. Strong Microsoft Office skills are desirable, as is the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues, subcontractors and site-based teams. You will be professional and conscientious, with excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. This role could suit someone who has worked as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator or Accounts Coordinator.

Company Information

You will be joining an established building contractor specialising in the refurbishment of commercial properties across London and the South of England. The business offers a dynamic and lively working environment where the Accounts Administrator will work closely with both commercial and operational teams, providing varied support across live contracts and day-to-day business activities.

Package

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary
• Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking