Accounts Administrator

Travail Employment Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

23 days holiday + BH

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking an Accounts Administrator in East Grinstead. The role supports the commercial function with purchase orders, invoicing, and subcontractor administration.

Permanent position with 21 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and free parking. You will join a professional team working closely with site management and subcontractors to ensure accurate records and smooth contract delivery.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience in an accounts or finance-based role.
• Construction industry experience and CIS knowledge desirable.
• Experience using SAGE or similar accounts software and strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office proficiency

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