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Accounts Assistant

Agility Resourcing Ltd

Carlisle

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GBP 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Job summary

A well-established construction company in Carlisle is seeking a detail-focused Accounts Assistant to enhance their finance team. In this full-time role, you'll manage supplier invoices, assist with payroll, and ensure accurate record-keeping. If you're skilled in accounts and eager to grow within a supportive environment, this could be your next opportunity.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within the construction sector.
  • Familiarity with CIS is preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately process supplier invoices and match invoices to purchase orders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve payment queries.
  • Assist with weekly and/or monthly payroll processing.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication
Organisation

Tools

Construction Manager

Job description

Location: Carlisle
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client is a well-established construction company based in Carlisle, and they are looking for a confident and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to support their busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in finance who's looking to develop their skills within a thriving and supportive environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring timely data entry and coding
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies where needed
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve payment and invoice queries promptly
  • Process subcontractor applications in line with internal approval workflows
  • Review and submit on-site labour timesheets for sign-off
  • Prepare and process weekly payments to labour-only subcontractors
  • Assist with weekly and/or monthly payroll processing
  • Set up and maintain accurate records of suppliers and subcontractors in our Construction Manager system
  • Monitor and reconcile staff expenses and company credit card usage
  • Manage the internal approval process for all supplier invoices
  • Keep the Accounts Manual up to date with current procedures
  • Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on outstanding balances
  • Provide general administrative support including document filing and archiving

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within the construction sector
  • Familiarity with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) is preferred, but not essential
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
  • Comfortable using accounting and construction-related systems (experience with Construction Manager is an advantage)
  • A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach to work

Please send your CV for a call back or call Suzanne at Agility Resourcing

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