Accounts Assistant

Force Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Force Contracting Services in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to support the finance function. The role involves day-to-day accounting tasks, processing invoices, and liaising with site teams and suppliers. Experience in accounts or finance administration, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Sage or Xero experience would be advantageous. The role offers a structured, supportive environment within a growing civil engineering and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting software would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the accounts email inbox.
• Liaising with site teams and suppliers.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and coding.
• Matching invoices to GRN and closing out queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Assisting with accounts payable.
• Processing expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Maintaining financial records and spreadsheets.
• Handling supplier and customer account queries.
• Answering the telephone and routing calls.
• Providing general finance and administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Force Contracting Services

Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Hours: Full-time, 8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm Friday
Salary: £12.71 - £14 per hour

About the Role

Force Contracting Services is looking for a reliable, organised and detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support our finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who is looking for a full-time position within a growing civil engineering and contracting business.

Working closely with the wider team, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts department, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting a range of finance-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring the accounts email inbox.
• Liaising with site teams and suppliers.
• Matching purchase invoices to the relevant purchase order and coding correctly.
• Matching purchase invoices to the correct GRN.
• Raising, monitoring and closing out queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Assisting with accounts payable.
• Processing expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
• Dealing with supplier and customer account queries.
• Answering the telephone and passing on calls to the relevant individual.
• Providing general finance and administrative support as required.

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting software would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing contracting business.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.