Accounts Assistant

Construction Logistics Group Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction firm based in the UK seeks a confident Accounts Assistant to support its Finance team. The role involves managing invoices, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end processes in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have advanced MS Office skills, experience in finance (1-2 years), and familiarity with EU financial processes, particularly those related to the Netherlands. The position is office-based in London with a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the management and processing of invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Ensure financial records accuracy.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with Sage 50

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

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