Accounts Assistant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Wealden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Christmas shutdown

Healthcare option

Accountancy training

Staff events

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists in Uckfield is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the accounts function within a growing construction sector business. Working as part of a small finance team, you'll handle a hands-on range of tasks to keep financial processing accurate and timely.

This role is suited to an organised, proactive candidate who can contribute across the team, with a January 2027 start and a Monday-to-Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Essential experience processing CIS payments.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with online systems and databases.

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

Skills

Accounts experience

CIS payments

Excel

Tools

Excel

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

  Benefits

  • 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