Accounts Assistant - Construction

Office Angels, UK; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage supplier invoices and oversee PAYE job timesheets. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Sage 50 and excel in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a pension scheme, employee assistance program, and 20 days of holiday, plus more.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Onsite free parking

Health scheme option after probation

20 days holiday, with additional accrued days

Christmas shutdown allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Posting supplier invoices onto Sage 50 and ensuring correct allocations.
• Handling payment queries and sending remittances to suppliers.
• Managing PAYE job timesheets and expenses.

Skills

Sage 50

CIS

Excel

Communication skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Posting supplier invoices onto Sage 50, ensuring they are allocated to the correct nominal codes and do not exceed purchase order values; processing subcontractor invoices and submitting applications for payment to the quantity surveyor teams.
• Sending remittances to suppliers and subcontractors, and handling queries related to payments.
• Opening new supplier accounts.
• Verifying new subcontractors and PAYE staff.
• Managing training matrix and scheduling relevant courses.
• Posting purchase receipts and subcontractor payments in Sage.
• Managing PAYE job timesheets and expenses in the in-house costing portal.
• Setting up new starters on the clocking-in system.
• Preparing CIS monthly returns in Sage.
• Liaising with the bookkeeper, accountant, and senior management.

Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Strong knowledge of Sage 50, CIS, and Excel.
• Confident with excellent communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for a 4:30 pm finish on Fridays.

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme.
• Employee assistance program.
• Onsite free parking.
• Option to join health scheme after probation.
• 20 days holiday, with additional days accrued annually up to 5 days.
• Christmas shutdown allowance included in holiday entitlement.

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Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and as an employment business for temporary staffing. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.