Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

5x salary life cover

Free medical care

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual profit share

Job summary

Astute Recruitment are working with Derby-based business to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. The role supports the wider accounting function with exposure to Purchase Ledger, subcontractor accounts, payroll support, CIS and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have solid transactional finance experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as part of a close-knit team. Salary up to £31,000 with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role
• Good purchase ledger and general accounting experience
• Construction sector experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience with CIS and subcontractor accounts would be beneficial
• Payroll and timesheet experience would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Inputting and processing purchase ledger invoices
• Setting up subcontractor orders and processing subcontractor payments
• Preparing subcontractor and purchase ledger payment runs
• Supporting weekly timesheet calculations and payroll
• Completing CIS returns
• Petty cash analysis
• Balancing purchase ledger, subcontractor, cost and nominal ledgers
• Completing bank reconciliations and journals
• Preparing payment due reports and cashflow forecasts
• Filing, archiving and maintaining accurate financial records
• Handling finance queries via phone and email
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

Skills

Purchase ledger

Subcontractor accounts

Payroll support

CIS

Bank reconciliations

Job description

Astute Recruitment are working exclusively with a well-established and highly reputable business in Derby to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis.

This is a varied role supporting the wider accounting function and would suit someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. The successful candidate will have exposure to a broad range of accounting duties, including Purchase Ledger, subcontractor accounts, payroll support, CIS and reconciliations.

A background within the construction sector would be highly advantageous due to the nature of the role and the exposure to subcontractor and CIS processes.

The Role Will Involve:

• Inputting and processing purchase ledger invoices
• Setting up subcontractor orders and processing subcontractor payments
• Preparing subcontractor and purchase ledger payment runs
• Supporting weekly timesheet calculations and payroll
• Completing CIS returns
• Petty cash analysis
• Balancing purchase ledger, subcontractor, cost and nominal ledgers
• Completing bank reconciliations and journals
• Preparing payment due reports and cashflow forecasts as required
• Filing, archiving and maintaining accurate financial records
• Handling finance queries via phone and email
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role
• Good purchase ledger and general accounting experience
• Construction sector experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience with CIS and subcontractor accounts would be beneficial
• Payroll and timesheet experience would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a professional approach
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• Proactive attitude and willingness to support across the finance function

Benefits & Hours:

• Salary: Up to £31,000 depending on experience
• Permanent position based in Derby
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown, with these days provided in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Annual profit share scheme, paid every November
• Pension scheme
• 5x salary life cover, if opted in
• Free medical care, with reduced-price care available for a spouse
• Supportive and professional working environment