Accounts Assistant

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Job summary

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions currently collaborates with a well-established construction business in Chelmsford for an Accounts Assistant role. The position is full-time with hybrid flexibility (1 day work-from-home) and a salary up to 33,000 depending on experience.

You will support the purchase ledger function, process invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and assist with day-to-day accounting in a busy finance team. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Able to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and confident with ability to use initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills: Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match goods received notes to purchase orders across multiple group companies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Process BACS payment runs.
• Process subcontractor invoices and payments.
• Set up new subcontractors on the system.
• Monitor shared finance inboxes and respond to queries promptly.
• Produce reports as required.
• Scan and file financial documentation.
• Handle incoming telephone enquiries professionally.
• Support the finance team with general administrative and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Invoice processing

High-volume processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

IT: Excel

IT: Word

IT: Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Chelmsford, 1 day WFH
Salary: Up to 33,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business seeking a proactive individual to join their busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives on managing high volumes of transactions while building strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function across multiple group companies. You'll be responsible for accurately processing invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match goods received notes to purchase orders across multiple group companies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Process BACS payment runs.
• Process subcontractor invoices and payments.
• Set up new subcontractors on the system.
• Monitor shared finance inboxes and respond to queries promptly.
• Produce reports as required.
• Scan and file financial documentation.
• Handle incoming telephone enquiries professionally.
• Support the finance team with general administrative and ad hoc duties.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• A proactive and confident approach with the ability to use your own initiative.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Join a supportive and established finance team.
• Varied role with exposure across multiple group companies.
• Opportunity to develop your accounting experience within a successful and growing business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.