Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned contractor in the construction sector is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance department. The role involves processing invoices, bank payments, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and a desire to study AAT.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Study support

Bonus schemes after 12 months service

Pension 4.8% employer rising to 7.5%

Life assurance x3

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a finance environment.
• Good working knowledge of Xero and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Studying AAT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales and purchase invoices and matching to PODs.
• Processing bank payments and posting receipts.
• Maintaining and updating various Excel spreadsheets.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualification

QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Tools

Xero

Job description

A family-owned contractor working in construction in the industrial and commercial sectors nationally is seeking a driven Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working alongside the Accounts Manager, you'll provide essential support to the finance department.

• Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (42.5 hour working week)
• Office based
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Study support
• Bonus schemes after 12 months service (4% of salary / performance related bonus)
• Pension 4.8% employer rising to 7.5%
• Life assurance x3

Duties and responsibilities:

• Processing of sales and purchase invoices (high volume) and matching to POD s / coding to projects
• Processing bank payments and posting of receipts
• Processing of sub-contractor payment certificates and invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Recording of prepayments and accruals
• Performing legal checks on new suppliers (VAT and CIS verification)
• Maintaining and updating various Excel spreadsheets

Skills and experience required:

• Studying AAT desirable but QBE will be considered
• Minimum 2 years experience within a finance environment in a similar role
• Good working knowledge of Xero desirable and strong Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment