Accounts Assistant

ACCA Careers; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Inclusive environment

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Accounts Assistant to handle day-to-day finance administration within the construction industry. You will work as part of the Accounting & Finance department, maintaining clear and accurate financial information.

Responsibilities include processing purchase ledger invoices, liaising with suppliers, assisting with month-end reconciliations, payroll support, and processing PAYE and CIS payments. AAT qualification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience handling routine accounts administration and financial records.
• Attention to detail when checking and updating financial information.
• Clear written and verbal communication when responding to finance queries.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and match to purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers for supporting documents and approvals.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations.
• Communicate with site foremen to confirm operatives are booked for work.
• Support payroll processing and subcontractor ledgers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Day-to-day task management

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

As an Accounts Assistant you will handle day-to-day finance administration to keep accounting records organised and up to date within the construction industry.

You will work as part of the Accounting & Finance department, helping the business maintain clear and accurate financial information.

Client Details

The company is a leader in its field of construction and has built a solid base for the future.

Description

• Processing purchase ledger invoices through web-based systems and matching them against purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain supporting documentation and approvals.
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations.
• Communicating with site foremen to confirm operatives are booked for work.
• Supporting payroll processing and maintaining subcontractor ledgers.
• Managing a shared finance mailbox.
• Processing weekly subcontractor payments.
• Processing PAYE and CIS payments.

Profile

• Experience handling routine accounts administration and financial records.
• AAT Qualified (beneficial)
• Strong attention to detail when checking and updating financial information.
• Confidence working with finance documents and maintaining organised files.
• Ability to manage day-to-day tasks accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Clear written and verbal communication when responding to finance queries.
• A practical and organised approach to supporting an Accounting & Finance team.

Job Offer

Competitive Salary and Benefits

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.