Accounts Assistant

Construction Logistics Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in London is seeking a diligent Accounts Assistant to support its finance function. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of finance experience and advanced skills in Microsoft Office, alongside competency in Sage 50. Responsibilities include managing invoices, performing bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. This is a full-time, permanent position, offering competitive salary and additional benefits including annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Finance.
• Experience with EU subsidiaries preferred.
• Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and processing of invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Assure timely processing of invoices.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Confident and professional manner

Tools

Sage 50

Visma

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a professional, diligent, and confident Accounts Assistant to support an innovative team within a fast-paced construction company.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team. This office-based role involves working across accounting, payroll, and general administrative duties, supporting the finance function in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As we operate subsidiaries across Europe, experience working with EU-based entities—ideally with exposure to the Netherlands—would be a strong advantage.

The Role

• Support the management and processing of invoices received into the AP mailbox.
• Bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial records and assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Assist with the preparation of Management Accounts.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Assist with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance tasks.
• Support HR processes, including documentation and onboarding.
• Take initiative to manage and complete tasks independently, ensuring precision and thoroughness.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment, handling varied operational needs efficiently.
• Manage the approval process for purchase invoices and proactively chase unapproved invoices.
• Ensure all invoices are processed in Sage 50 and Visma in a timely manner, meeting KPIs.
• Responsible for invoicing.
• Maintain the company system.
• Prepare documents such as invoices.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint), Windows 10, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• 1–2 years of experience in Finance.
• Experience with Sage 50 and Visma (desirable).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A confident and professional manner.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with internal and external teams.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Experience working with EU subsidiaries or EU financial processes is preferred (experience with the Netherlands is highly desirable).
• Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Summary

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Fenchurch Street, London (Head Office)

Competitive remuneration package

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays