Accounts Assistant

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company in Kirkham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with a finance background to develop skills in a supportive environment, focusing on invoice processing, payroll support, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within the construction sector.
• Comfortable using accounting and construction-related systems.
• Proactive, organised, and adaptable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and data entry.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers to resolve payment queries.
• Assist with weekly and/or monthly payroll processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Construction Manager

Job description

Location: Kirkham
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are a well-established construction company based in Kirkham, and we're looking for a confident and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to support our busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in finance who's looking to develop their skills within a thriving and supportive environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring timely data entry and coding

• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies where needed

• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve payment and invoice queries promptly

• Process subcontractor applications in line with internal approval workflows

• Review and submit on-site labour timesheets for sign-off

• Prepare and process weekly payments to labour-only subcontractors

• Assist with weekly and/or monthly payroll processing

• Set up and maintain accurate records of suppliers and subcontractors in our Construction Manager system

• Monitor and reconcile staff expenses and company credit card usage

• Manage the internal approval process for all supplier invoices

• Keep the Accounts Manual up to date with current procedures

• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on outstanding balances

• Provide general administrative support including document filing and archiving

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within the construction sector

• Familiarity with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) is preferred, but not essential

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships

• Comfortable using accounting and construction-related systems (experience with Construction Manager is an advantage)

• A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach to work

Please send your CV for a call back or call Jamie Capper at Agility Resourcing in Preston