Accounts Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free parking

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Travail Employment Group Burgess Hill is recruiting an Accounts Administrator for a construction contractor based in East Grinstead. You will provide accounts and administrative support to the commercial function, helping deliver contracts by coordinating with the accounts team, site management and subcontractors.

The role calls for experience in accounts administration, familiarity with CIS in construction is desirable, and proficiency with SAGE or similar software alongside strong Microsoft

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Producing purchase orders and reviewing financial information with the accounts team.
• Raising sales invoices, including retentions.
• Supporting subcontractor accounts and registrations.
• Ensuring subcontractor records and insurance documents are up to date.
• Managing data in company databases and maintaining records.
• Supporting site management teams with administrative tasks.
• Liaising with subcontractors, trades and internal colleagues.
• Accounts and general office administration support.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

SAGE

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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