Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a growing family-run construction business in Hatfield, is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant to join the team. You will maintain accounting procedures, support the Office Manager and handle purchase/sales ledgers, VAT/CIS submissions and project costings.

You should have AAT Level 3+, be IT-literate with Sage 50 experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a busy office environment. Driver's license is optional.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or higher qualification.
• Experience in accounts, preferably in construction.
• Strong IT literacy and knowledge of Sage 50.

Responsibilities

• Process sale and purchase ledger invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards.
• Prepare cash flow analyses and project costing.
• Submit VAT and CIS to HMRC.
• Prepare labour timesheets for management sign-off.
• Liaise with site personnel, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist in year-end accounts.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 3 or higher

Tools

Sage 50

MS Office

Job description

Role: Accounts Assistant

Location: Hatfield, AL10 9 NA

Salary: Circa £35-£40k depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Office Manager

Our client is a growing family run construction business. They provide building solutions in the local and surrounding areas.

They are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified/experienced people regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race.

About the role:

They are looking for a full-time professional and reliable Assistant Bookkeeper who has experience, preferably within the construction industry. Good communication skills (internal, external, written & oral)

You will be working on your own and as part of a team and will be required to maintain all accounts procedures and assisting the office manager to ensure the office runs smoothly with administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Processing Sale and Purchase Ledger Invoices.
• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation
• Maintaining and producing cash flow analysis
• Must Have strong knowledge of VAT and CIS for submitting to HMRC
• Preparing all labour timesheets for management sign off
• Liaising with site personnel, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Assisting in preparing year end accounts.
• Monitor Cash Flow / preparing Trial balances and supporting schedules.
• Project Costing
• Registering & Verifying New suppliers and Sub- Contractors onto system.
• General ad-hoc administration
• Working closely with the Office Manager ensuring the smooth running of the office
• Ensuring all files are kept up to date, presentable and archived as needed
• Processing invoices on Sage 50 accounting software, allocating charges to the correct project
• Processing both sales and purchase ledger Invoices

Attributes:

To be successful in this role you will need to be AAT Level 3 or higher qualified, IT literate and able to communicate confidently with employees, customers and subcontractors

Strong knowledge of Office IT Systems (including MS Office (Excel, Word), MS Outlook E-mail and Sage 50
Able to meet deadlines
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to multi-task is essential
Professional telephone manner essential
Proactive and can use own initiative and multitask in a busy workplace
Attention to detail
Good communication skills both written and oral.

Experience:

• Accounts & Administration:
• Construction Industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence:

• Driver's License (Optional)