Accounts Assistant

K H Recruitment Limited; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

Christmas shutdown

Healthcare scheme (optional)

Ongoing training and development

Staff socials and training

Job summary

K H Recruitment Limited in Uckfield seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant for a small construction-sector finance team. You will handle day-to-day accounting, CIS payments, purchase ledgers, payroll support, and month-end tasks.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts/finance experience
• Essential CIS payments experience
• Strong Excel and online systems skills
• Good numerical ability, accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-organised, self-motivated and able to manage priorities
• Professional communication and teamwork in a small team
• AAT Level 2/3 or accounting degree in progress or completed

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices, matching to POs and liaising with suppliers
• Process weekly subcontractor payments and manage CIS payments
• Support weekly payroll processing for site operatives
• Complete month-end reconciliations and assist with general accounting duties
• Liaise with site foremen to confirm operative bookings and ensure payments
• Manage shared finance mailbox, respond to queries and follow up information
• Maintain accurate financial records using internal databases and online systems
• Provide cover for colleagues and support additional finance tasks

Skills

CIS payments

Excel

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3

Accounting degree (or studying)

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Uckfield
£32,000-£35,000 per annum
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
January 2027 start

We’re recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established and growing business within the construction sector. Working as part of a small finance team, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the accounts function, supporting accurate and timely financial processing.

This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who is organised, proactive and happy to get stuck in wherever needed to help the team meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• – Process purchase ledger invoices, matching them to purchase orders and liaising with suppliers for supporting documentation


• – Process weekly subcontractor payments and manage CIS payments


• – Support weekly payroll processing for site operatives


• – Complete month-end reconciliations and assist with general accounting duties


• – Liaise with site foremen to confirm operative bookings and ensure payments are processed accurately


• – Manage a shared finance mailbox, responding to queries and following up outstanding information


• – Maintain accurate financial records using internal databases and online systems


• – Provide cover for colleagues and support additional finance tasks as required

Candidate Profile

• – Previous experience in an accounts or finance role


• – Essential experience processing CIS payments


• – Strong Excel skills and confidence working with online systems and databases


• – Good numerical ability, accuracy and excellent attention to detail


• – Well-organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities


• – A positive, flexible attitude with a willingness to support colleagues and take the initiative


• – Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team


• – AAT Level 2 or 3 qualified or studying towards or relevant accounting degree

• – 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays


• – Company pension contributions


• – Discretionary annual bonus


• – Christmas shutdown


• – Optional membership of a company healthcare scheme


• – Ongoing training and support to continue your accountancy qualifications


• – Regular staff training and social events