Accounts Assistant (Construction)

Suits and Boots; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Construction industry is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for subcontractor management, purchase and sales ledger activities, and general accounting support. This full-time office-based role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday and pension.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)

Death in Service 4 x Salary

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant within the Construction industry.
• Proficient in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor operations and purchase ledger activities.
• Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with month-end procedures and general accounting support.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Proactive

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

eVision

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with a strong background in the Construction industry to join their Finance team. Experience in CIS reporting is favourable.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the smooth operations of subcontractor management, purchase ledger activities as well as sales ledger and credit control.

Responsibilities:

Subcontractor Management

• Set up new subcontractors ensuring details are complete and correct CIS verification
• Ensure that PQQs and insurances are correct and approved by the SHEQ Director
• Inputting subcontractor invoices and liaising with Project Team to ensure payment authorisations are received and any discrepancies are resolved
• Liaise with subcontractors regarding payments and ensuring accurate subcontractor records at all times
• Maintain subcontractor retention records
• Prepare payment runs
• Monthly CIS Return completion and submission

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices matching to purchase orders
• Ensure authorisations have been received from Project Team prior to payment and resolve any queries
• Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate supplier records
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Ensure VAT invoices are received for pro-forma payments

Sales ledger

• Set up new projects
• Create and maintain client records
• Raise sale invoices to clients
• Credit control
• Monitor sales retentions and relevant due dates
• Perform credit checks on new clients

General Accounting Support

Assisting with month-end procedures

Posting credit card and petty cash journals

Filing and scanning

Any other administrative tasks relating to the role including answering incoming Reception calls when required.

Skills

Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant within the Construction industry

Proficient in accounting software (eVision is preferred)

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task and be proactive

Strong organisational skills and time management

A relevant finance qualification is preferred

Package:

Salary: 32-35k per annum

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Death in service 4 x salary
• Pension

Office based, 8am - 5pm (Full Time)