Accounts Assistant

Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd; Driffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts / Finance Assistant to join a successful client in the Engineering / Construction sector. The role is primarily 22-30 hours per week with some Wednesday payroll duties and optional Thursday queries; there is flexibility toward full-time for the right candidate.

The position offers either a permanent contract with the client or a freelance/self-employed arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience updating and reconciling purchase ledgers (POs, GRNs, allocations).
• Ability to prepare supplier payment runs and assist with budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Updating and reconciling purchase ledger accounts (reconciling PO's, GRN and post/allocate to relevant projects)
• Preparing Supplier Payment Runs
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly/annual budgets for the company
• Preparing financial documents such as purchase orders, bank statements, sales invoices
• Verifying company expenses, bank deposits and bank payments
• Reporting discrepancies to senior management
• Complying with financial laws and regulations
• Researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely fashion
• Verifying timesheets and processing wages for PAYE, CIS, Sole traders and Limited companies
• Supporting with closure and preparation of monthly management accounts
• Update and issue weekly reports for Vehicles, Plant & Equipment
• Understanding of PAYE and Pension process for payroll
• Liaising with HMRC regarding PAYE or VAT discrepancies

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Discretion

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

POSITION : Accounts Assistant

LOCATION : Commutable from Beverley , Hull , Bridlington , Willerby , Cottingham , Hessle , Brough, Market Weighton

SALARY / HOURLY RATE : £28-£32k ( pro rata if part time )

THE ROLE : This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts / Finance Assistant to join our successful and established client who work in the Engineering / Construction sector.

Ideally 22 - 30 hours per week. The client can offer a degree of flexibility , however, the successful Accounts / Finance Assistant candidate will be required to work on a Wednesday due to the requirements of the weekly payroll, also some hours on a Thursday to be available to answer questions/queries. The client may take someone on a full time basis if the candidate requires full time work.

The Accounts / Finance Assistant role is available as either a permanent position directly employed by the client or possibly as a freelance role for someone who prefers to work on a self employed basis but is willing to commit to a long term arrangement

• Updating and reconciling purchase ledger accounts (reconciling PO's, GRN and post/allocate to relevant projects)
• Preparing Supplier Payment Runs
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly/annual budgets for the company
• Preparing financial documents such as purchase orders, bank statements, sales invoices
• Verifying company expenses, bank deposits and bank payments
• Reporting discrepancies, mistakes or potential fraud to senior management
• Complying with financial laws and regulations alongside in-house policies
• Researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely fashion
• Verifying timesheets and processing wages for PAYE, CIS, Sole traders and Limited companies
• Supporting with closure and preparation of monthly management accounts
• Update and issue weekly reports for Vehicles, Plant & Equipment etc
• Understanding of PAYE and Pension process for payroll
• Liaising with HMRC regarding any discrepancies on PAYE or VAT accounts

• Numeracy and Accuracy: Ability to handle heavy data entry, calculate figures, and perform bank or ledger reconciliation's without error.
• Software Proficiency: Experience using modern cloud accounting systems (such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks).
• Spreadsheet Competency: Strong command of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, utilizing formulas, data sorting, and pivot tables.
• Bookkeeping Knowledge: Understanding core accounting principles like double-entry bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledger maintenance, and VAT basic
• Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for spotting discrepancies in invoices, supplier statements, or financial records.
• Time Management: Ability to juggle competing tasks and hit strict financial reporting deadlines, especially during month-end or year-end.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to professionally liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments regarding billing queries.
• Discretion: Trustworthiness when handling confidential corporate and financial data