Accounts Assistant

Fawkes & Reece; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional construction contractor based in Brighton seeks an Office/Accounts Assistant to support their growth. The ideal candidate has relevant experience handling finance tasks within a similar setting, particularly using SAGE Accounting. Responsibilities include processing invoices, conducting reconciliations, and assisting with month-end reporting. The role requires an individual who can quickly adapt and efficiently manage transactions. A salary starting from £30,000 per annum is offered, alongside annual leave and pension benefits.

Benefits

Salary dependent on experience

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension - Peoples Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a construction/civil engineering company.
• Proven ability to interact efficiently with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle a high volume of transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier/purchase invoices accurately and timely.
• Conduct office account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain the integrity of the office ledger and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience in a finance role

Working knowledge of SAGE Accounts system

Experience in accounts-based role within a Civils / Construction firm

Ability to work to deadlines

Ability to manage a high volume of transactions

Good Excel skills

Ability to interact with clients and colleagues

Willingness to learn and work as part of a team

Tools

SAGE Accounting

Job description

My client is a leading, regional, construction and civil engineering contractor. They are looking to take on an Office/ Accounts assistant on a permanent basis. This is due to planned growth and company success, they are looking to expand different sections of the business. They are looking for someone who has experience within a similar role within a construction/ civil engineering company as they are eager to have someone who can 'hit the ground running' in regards to knowledge of relevant systems etc.

Main Duties

• Accurate and timely processing of supplier/purchase invoices
• Conduct regular office account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items with our Company Accounts Manager
• Resolution of invoice and payment queries
• Maintain the integrity of the office ledger, adjusting where necessary to ensure full compliance with firm policy and regulatory requirements.
• Administration of staff expenses
• Support our Accounts Manager & Commercial Surveying department with month-end Project costs/ quarter-end & Year-end reporting
• Answer incoming enquiries to the business and queries from colleagues - Take incoming telephone calls and assist generally with day-to-day Office tasks
• Aged debt review and management
• Ensure Office ledger is accurately maintained assisted by our Accounts Manager
• Support with timely month-end/ quarter-end and year-end processes where required by our Accounts Manager
• Ensure all work adheres to requirements mandated by internal policy and our regulatory bodies
• Cover tasks for Accounts colleagues as volume or absence requires
• Sage payroll weekly & monthly

Skills Required

• Experience in a finance role.
• Working and current knowledge of SAGE Accounts system
• Substantial experience in an accounts-based role within a Civils / Construction firm
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions
• Good Excel / SAGE Accounting & Payroll skills
• Ability to interact with clients and colleagues in an approachable, efficient way
• Willing to learn and can work as part of a team

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience, starting salary from £30,000 per annum
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Pension - Peoples Pension i.e Employee / Employer contributions