Accounts Assistant

Warden Construction Ltd; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Warden Construction Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Lancashire. You will process supplier invoices, expense claims, payments, and maintain ledgers, supporting the Commercial Team.

GCSEs in Maths and English, good Excel skills, and a basic understanding of accounting are essential. Desirable progress towards AAT, with strong organisation and communication to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at least grade C/4 or higher.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, including matching purchase orders and proof of delivery notes, checking prices, and preparing invoices for payment.
• Processing employee expense claims.
• Supporting credit control activities.
• Maintaining purchase, subcontractor, and sales ledgers, including statement reconciliations.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Processing applications for payment.
• Preparing payment batches.
• Raising sales invoices.
• Liaising with third-party providers, clients, suppliers and the Commercial Team.
• Providing general administrative support, including handling incoming and outgoing post and signing for deliveries.
• Maintaining and updating finance procedures and documentation.
• Acting as the first point of contact for the main telephone line.
• Supporting the wider accounts department with additional duties as required.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English A*- C or 9 – 4

Studying towards an AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel (formulas & pivot tables)

Job description

At Warden we believe in Building Something Greater. We’re not here just to build, but to deliver outstanding construction projects that help to improve lives and communities.

We operate across the North West with a strong presence in public sector delivery of new build and refurbishment projects in education, blue light, further education, public and leisure buildings, healthcare and maintenance supported by private sector commercial, specialist residential and industrial schemes.

We’re looking for people who personify our values of quality, continuous improvement, growing people and delivering social value.

In return, we offer a great working environment where our people are rewarded fairly, looked after properly, and supported to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, including matching purchase orders and proof of delivery notes, checking prices, and preparing invoices for payment.
• Processing employee expense claims.
• Supporting credit control activities.
• Maintaining purchase, subcontractor, and sales ledgers, including statement reconciliations.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Processing applications for payment.
• Preparing payment batches.
• Raising sales invoices.
• Liaising with third-party providers, clients, suppliers and the Commercial Team.
• Providing general administrative support, including handling incoming and outgoing post and signing for deliveries.
• Maintaining and updating finance procedures and documentation.
• Acting as the first point of contact for the main telephone line.
• Supporting the wider accounts department with additional duties as required.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• GCSES in Maths and English A*- C or 9 – 4.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Basic understanding of accounting principle and financial transactions
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a finance or accounts role.
• Experience within the construction industry.
• Studying towards an AAT qualification, or willingness to begin studying with support provided.

Additional Information

Training will be provided across all aspects of the role. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but can demonstrate the skills and aptitude to succeed in the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• Attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and inclusive working environment

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, Warden Construction Ltd has a work environment where everyone feels welcome, where we can all be ourselves and where differences are valued. Warden Construction Ltd provides the development tools and responsibilities that allows individuals to flourish and fulfil their professional goals and career progression.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview stage.